Liverpool star Luis Diaz has joined Bayern Munich on a four-year deal. The Premier League champions earned a hefty transfer fee of £65.5 million (€75m/$88m) for the 29-year-old Colombia international, who spent four-and-a-half seasons at Anfield and won multiple titles, including an FA Cup and the Premier League.
- Diaz leaves Liverpool
- Colombian winger joins Bayern
- Will link up with Kane at Allianz Arena
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Diaz has finally completed his move to Bayern Munich on a four-year deal as Liverpool received a £65.5 million (€75m/$88m) transfer fee for the winger. Diaz was also linked with Barcelona after deciding to push for a summer exit, but Bayern have now won the race for his signature.
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WHAT LIVERPOOL SAID
Liverpool released a statement confirming Diaz's exit, which read: "Luis Diaz has completed a permanent transfer to Bayern Munich after three-and-a-half years with Liverpool. The Colombian departs the Reds having played a significant role in the lifting of four major trophies since arriving from FC Porto in early 2022, highlighted by Premier League title glory last term."
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WHAT DIAZ SAID
After putting pen to paper on his Bayern Munich contract, Colombia international Diaz said: "It means a lot to me to be part of FC Bayern – it’s one of the biggest clubs in the world. I want to help my new team with my style of playing football and my personality."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Diaz’s departure is part of a wider attacking shake-up at Liverpool under Arne Slot this summer. The Merseyside club have already brought in Hugo Ekitike, along with Florian Wirtz, and are also chasing Newcastle United's Alexander Isak as a possible final addition to their frontline.
