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Jan-Christian Dreesen has thanked Liverpool for their conduct during talks over Luis Diaz(Image: (S. Mellar/FC Bayern via Getty Images))

Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has thanked Liverpool for the way they conducted themselves during the negotiations that resulted in Luis Diaz moving to the Allianz Arena.

But a second offer above £65 million was accepted by the Reds, who had also rejected an approach from Barcelona earlier this summer.

"In Luis Díaz, we have succeeded in bringing in one of the best left wingers in the Premier League," Dreesen said.

“He brings real player character from Liverpool to FC Bayern - he's won silverware with every one of his clubs to date.

“As a team, we were able to work together to realise this transfer in a targeted manner and are delighted to have a top international who will give our team important impetus and also enrich the Bundesliga.

“We would like to thank Liverpool for what were fair and serious negotiations at all times."

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Diaz joined Liverpool from Porto for an initial £37m in January 2022 and went on to win the FA Cup, League Cup and Premier League during his time at Anfield.

And explaining why Bayern made a move for the forward, board member Max Eberl revealed: "Luis Diaz is a player with international experience, enormous quality, terrific skills and great reliability who will help our team immediately.

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“We're delighted we've been able to bring him to FC Bayern.

Our fans can look forward to watching an exceptional player."

Diaz was given permission to leave the Premier League champions and on Monday he departed Tokyo, where the team are preparing for Wednesday’s match against Yokohama F Marinos, for Germany.

The attacker had been pushing for a move since last summer, and after two failed attempts to agree an extension to the two years he had remaining on his contract, Liverpool reluctantly accepted his departure was inevitable.

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And Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund believes the 28-year-old is a player that will excite the Allianz Arena faithful.

He said: "Luis creates a real goal threat and is a scorer, who at the same time works incredibly hard for his team.

He's quick, a versatile footballer and brings an intense style of play to the game.

"He's also gained a lot of experience at the top level with Liverpool and the Colombian national team.

Luis Díaz represents a complete package that will thrill our fans."