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Liverpool agreed to sell Luis Díaz to Bayern Munich for £65.5 million. Díaz’s exclusion from a friendly match fueled transfer rumors which have come true.
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Liverpool have agreed to sell Colombian winger Luis Díaz to Bayern Munich in a deal worth £65.5 million, including performance-based add-ons, as per reports.
Earlier this summer, The Athletic reported that Liverpool rejected an offer worth €67.5m (£58.6m; $78.8m) from Bayern for Diaz but, as reported on Friday, talks resumed over a deal for the Colombian.
Liverpool were only prepared to sell the forward for what they considered to be his full market value, with the club already securing transfer fees for the sales of Jarell Quansah, Caoimhin Kelleher, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Nathaniel Phillips this summer.
Díaz was notably absent from Liverpool’s matchday squad in their pre-season friendly against AC Milan on Saturday, fueling speculation about an imminent transfer.
The Colombian international, who scored 17 goals in all competitions last season, played a crucial role in helping Arne Slot’s side win the Premier League title—their second in five years.
Slot confirmed after the match that Díaz’s exclusion was directly linked to ongoing negotiations regarding his future.
Díaz joined Liverpool from FC Porto in January 2022 for an initial £37.5 million. His potential switch to Bayern is seen as a mutually beneficial move: Liverpool cash in on a player at his peak value, while Bayern secure a dynamic winger to bolster their wide options.
The transfer also reflects Liverpool’s evolving strategy under Slot, as the Reds seek to refresh their frontline and balance the books after significant investments over the past few seasons.
Liverpool have been among Europe’s most active clubs in the summer transfer window. The Premier League champions recently pulled off the headline signing of Florian Wirtz, long considered one of their top targets, and added Hugo Ekitike last week—two marquee acquisitions signaling a shift toward a younger, attack-minded squad.
The Reds also continue to be linked with Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, underlining their intent to rebuild after a disappointing 2024–25 campaign.
Darwin Núñez, another Liverpool forward who has faced transfer speculation this summer, was also left out of the Milan clash. Slot clarified that Núñez’s absence was due to fitness reasons rather than transfer talks, but uncertainty remains over the Uruguayan’s long-term future at Anfield.
After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term…Read More
After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term… Read More
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