Luis Diaz has no doubt what he wants now after ‘winning everything' at Liverpool
Luis Diaz played a huge part in helping to deliver Liverpool's 20th top-flight league title, but the Colombian star has insisted that the hard work is just beginning
After a stellar season at Liverpool, Luis Diaz is now aiming to achieve success with the Colombian national team. The 28-year-old was a key figure in Arne Slot 's debut season, wrapping it up with an impressive tally of 17 goals and eight assists across all competitions.
'Lucho' also made history as the second Colombian to win the Premier League following Juan Cuadrado's title win with Chelsea back in 2014/2015. Unlike Cuadrado, however, Diaz's contributions were vital for Liverpool in clinching their record-equalling 20th league crown.
He made the left flank his own during the second half of the season, also filling in when needed at centre-forward. Despite his domestic success, the Barrancas-born star is not resting on his laurels and is eager to replicate such achievements on the international stage.
'Right now, I'm coming to terms with what I've achieved," he told TNT Sports Mexico in the aftermath of Liverpool's title celebrations. "It's not easy to get here, there were difficulties, but here we are, enjoying the moment. We won the Premier League, which was the dream I was missing."
Colombia currently sit sixth in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying group. They have huge games against Peru and Argentina on the horizon, and Diaz has his eye firmly on realising another dream.
He added: 'I'm obviously happy for winning everything with Liverpool. And well, with the national team, winning a World Cup or a Copa América would be a dream for me. So we'll work towards that."
Diaz, who is often serenaded by the Kop with one of their most memorable songs in recent years, has quickly become a fan favourite. While he hasn't won "everything" with the Reds, he can add his Premier League medal to the two League Cups and FA Cup he's won on Merseyside since joining from Porto in January 2022.
He also made an appearance in the 2022 Champions League final, yet lost out as the Reds were beaten 1-0 by Real Madrid. Despite his growing importance to Slot's team, it's rumoured that the forward is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia, with Al-Nassr reportedly considering a move.
Barcelona are also believed to be keeping an eye on the winger, reports the Liverpool Echo. While no official approach has been made to Liverpool yet, interest from Saudi Arabia is thought to be longstanding.
However, earlier this month, Diaz openly expressed his wish to stay at Anfield. He even hinted at extending his contract, which currently has two years left on it.
"Yes, happy," he told Telemundo. "From the first day I arrived, I've always been happy, calm, enjoying the football played at this great team. We'll be talking about it, we'll talk about it (the renewal).
"For me, I would stay however many years it takes, [but] it also depends on the club, everything. These are details that are sorted out separately. Very calm, I'm happy and enjoying the Premier League."
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