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Luis Diaz's transfer from Liverpool to Bayern Munich has been completed for a reported £65.5 million, a deal orchestrated masterfully by Liverpool’s sporting director Richard Hughes. Although Diaz was Liverpool’s third-highest scorer last season, the club saw this as a profitable and strategically sound move given Diaz’s age and contract situation.
Reports from Bayern Space on X reveal that Hughes “controlled the negotiations from start to finish” and secured a “significant” sell-on clause in the deal. This provision could allow Liverpool to benefit financially if Diaz later moves to the Saudi Pro League, a scenario indicated as plausible given Diaz’s openness to such a transfer. The deal is viewed as extremely well managed and beneficial for Liverpool, potentially far exceeding the initial £65.5 million fee through future clauses.
Prior to the sale, Diaz had expressed frustration at Liverpool due to delayed contract renewal talks. According to Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra, Diaz requested Liverpool to accept Bayern’s offer if a new contract was not forthcoming. Bayern reportedly have personal terms agreed with Diaz and are confident of concluding the deal. Diaz, turning 29 in January, joined Liverpool in January 2022 from Porto, scored 24 goals in over 100 appearances, and contributed 13 assists in the previous season, playing a key role in Liverpool’s Premier League title.
The departure happens amid a period of squad evolution under manager Arne Slot, with promising players like Nguumoha emerging as potential replacements on the left flank, where Diaz was influential.
Overall, the transfer illustrates Liverpool’s pragmatism and savvy negotiation in player sales, balancing sporting needs with business acumen, while possibly positioning themselves to benefit from future player moves.
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