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Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Luis Díaz Joins Bayern Munich From Liverpool For $88 Million
Bayern Munich has completed the signing of Colombian winger Luis Díaz from Liverpool. (Photo by John ... More Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Bayern Munich is set to sign Luis Díaz from Liverpool. On Sunday, several outlets reported a breakthrough in the negotiations between the two clubs, with Bayern reportedly paying €75 million ($88 million) for the 28-year-old Colombian winger. Díaz has already agreed personal terms with Bayern and will sign a contract until 2029 with an option for one additional year. The winger is set to leave Liverpool's Asia tour in the next day or so to travel to Munich, where he will complete his medical. How did a deal come together? After missing out on Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz, Bilbao's Nico Williams, and PSG's Bradley Barcola, Bayern Munich identified Díaz as the next alternative to replace Leroy Sané. Sané left Bayern Munich as a free agent this summer, joining Turkish side Galatasaray. A deal with Liverpool, however, wasn't easy to reach. Initially, the Premier League club wanted a deal that was significantly higher than his Transfermarkt market value of €70 million ($82 million). Bayern, in the meantime, was somewhat reluctant to meet Liverpool's initial demands, understood to be in the region of €80 million ($93 million). But with Díaz pushing for a move, both sides were willing to reach a compromise. Indeed, for Liverpool, the transfer still constitutes a major profit. Liverpool signed the Colombian winger in January 2022 in a deal worth €49 million ($57 million) including add-ons. Why are Liverpool selling Díaz now? The Colombian actually pushed for an exit in 2024. Back then, Liverpool managed to convince the winger to stay on, and Díaz ended up playing a fantastic season under Arne Slot. In fact, Díaz had his most productive Premier League campaign in 2024/25. Under manager Slot, the winger scored 13 goals and contributed seven assists in 36 league games. In comparison, his most productive campaign prior was eight goals and six assists in 37 league games during the 2023/24 season. Luis Díaz in action against his new team. The Colombian is set to travel to Munich to complete his ... More medical shortly. (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP) (Photo by MOHD RASFAN/AFP via Getty Images) With those numbers in mind, Díaz hoped for a significant salary increase that Liverpool couldn't meet. According to a report by Bild, Bayern is willing to pay Díaz €14 million a season ($16 million), significantly more than he could have made in England. It was also an opportune time for Liverpool to sell. The Red have already secured Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen and Hugo Ekitiké from Eintracht Frankfurt. Together the two cost €235 million ($275 million) in transfer fees. On top of that, Liverpool spent significant fees for Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong and Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez. According to Transfermarkt, Liverpool's spending this summer has now topped €300 million ($352 million). The club would also like to add Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. With more arrivals planned, Liverpool had to sell an asset, and Díaz made sense. It is at this stage where the deal must be seen a bit critical from Bayern's perspective. Although a top-class winger, Díaz is nearing his prime and at 28 might already past it. By paying a significant fee, the Rekordmeister is also helping a Champions League competitor to further strengthen its squad. Indeed, the move reeks of desperation. Bayern's other targets, Wirtz, Williams and Barcola are all significantly younger than Díaz. Furthermore, in Paul Wanner, Bayern has one of Germany's biggest talents already under contract. In the short term, though, Díaz will be a star in the Bundesliga and add some much-needed goalscoring depth to the Bayern squad. According to FBREF, Díaz ranked in the 97th percentile among positional peers in non-penalty goalscoring. With Jamal Musiala out long-term and Sané gone, those goals will be needed. But how sustainable will it be in the long term? Bayern is about to find out.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arne Slot hints at possible Luis Diaz exit from Liverpool
Liverpool's coach, Arne Slot, confirmed that Luis Díaz's absence in the friendly against AC Milan in Hong Kong was due to his possible departure from the club. The Colombian winger did not play in the "Reds'" defeat against the Italians, fueling rumors about his future. "It was a technical decision related to his current situation in the market," explained Slot, hinting that offers for the player are being evaluated. Luis Díaz has recently been linked with teams such as Bayern and FC Barcelona, which ultimately opted for Marcus Rashford. His exclusion reinforces the idea that he could be living his last days at Anfield to head to the Bundesliga. The club remains tight-lipped, but his departure seems increasingly imminent. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 PAUL ELLIS - AFP or licensors
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Barcelona tipped to launch move for 2nd Liverpool star
La Liga champions Barcelona have this week been credited with a keen interest in another member of the attacking ranks at Liverpool. This comes amid the understanding that the Blaugrana have earmarked Darwin Núñez as a potential market opportunity. Amid an ongoing search for reinforcments out wide this summer, Barca have of course been hotly tipped to move for Liverpool standout Luis Díaz for some time now. As of yet, the Camp Nou brass have been unable to find an agreement for the Colombian, however, as their Reds counterparts stand firm in their considerable monetary demands. And as alluded to above, as much could yet see Barcelona pivot their focus towards another member of Arne Slot's squad. As per a report from , after Darwin Núñez's proposed move to Napoli fell through, Barcelona, as well as a trio of other clubs, have positioned themselves in the fray for the frontman's signature: 'Sources have confirmed to CaughtOffside that the 'strongest interest' comes from Saudi Pro League clubs Al Hilal and Al Nassr. 'However, it is also understood that Barcelona and AC Milan are keeping an eye on the situation and weighing up moves for the 26-year-old.' Conor Laird – GSFN
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Barcelona set maximum price limit for winger signing
La Liga giants Barcelona have put in place a price limit to secure a deal for Liverpool star Luis Díaz. That's according to , who have on Saturday provided a fresh insight into the situation. Wide-man Díaz, for his part, remains the no.1 target on the part of the Barcelona board to add to Hansi Flick's options out wide for next season. The Colombian is considered the ideal profile to slot into the Blaugrana's all-out attacking setup. The problem for Barca, however, comes in the form of the significant financial demands laid out by Liverpool for a deal. The Reds have already rejected a big-money proposal for Díaz on the part of Bayern Munich, understood to have been worth €67 million. And if the latest word stemming from the Spanish media this weekend is anything to go by, then Barcelona, at such figures, can be all but ruled out of the running for the former Porto man's signature. As per a report from MD: 'FC Barcelona are clear that they will not go crazy for Luis Díaz, which translated into figures means that they do not intend to go over 60 million euros for the winger.' Conor Laird – GSFN
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Barcelona learn massive financial demands for attacking transfer target
La Liga champions Barcelona have been made aware of the kind of fee with which they would be required to part, to secure a deal for Liverpool star Luis Díaz. And the news will no doubt mark a heavy blow for those hopeful of the Colombian international ultimately making his way to the Camp Nou this summer. Advertisement As revealed by the reliable David Ornstein of The Athletic, Liverpool received a big-money offer for Díaz earlier today. As much came by way of Bayern Munich, and is understood to have been worth €67.5 million. The Anfield hierarchy, however, rejected as much without so much as a second thought. Not only that, but the Reds are said to have made it known that for Díaz's sale to even be taken into consideration this summer, a proposal worth a minimum of €100 million will be needed. At such a price, Barcelona can be considered as all but out of the running for the 28-year-old attacker. Conor Laird – GSFN
