Luis Diaz speaks out after Liverpool reject Barcelona transfer approach
Luis Diaz insists he is 'very happy' at Liverpool after the Premier League champions received an approach from Barcelona.
The 28-year-old, who was signed for an initial £37.5 million fee from Porto in January 2022, has just played a key role in Liverpool's Premier League title win with 13 goals and five assists this season.
Barcelona are looking to strengthen their attacking options and opened talks with Liverpool this week over a potential deal for the Colombia international.
However, Liverpool have ruled out the prospect of selling Diaz, who has two years remaining on his contract.
Speaking at a press conference with Colombia's national side on Thursday, Diaz was asked about Barcelona's push to sign him this summer.
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'I'm very happy there at Liverpool, I've always said so,' Diaz replied.
'They've welcomed me very well. We're in contact with them right now because we're obviously talking to clubs. It's normal. More Trending
'The transfer market is opening, and we're trying to arrange what's best for us.'
When asked about renewing his contract with Liverpool, Diaz replied: 'As I told you, I'm waiting for it to happen.
'If Liverpool gives us a good renewal or I get the two years I need with them, I'll be happy and content.
'It all depends on them, I'm just here to decide and look at what's best for us.'
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