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Lyrics charting Díaz's journey from the small Colombian town of Barrancas to the heights of the Premier League could be heard ringing out in stadiums across Europe as the forward established himself as an integral part of the Reds' success under both Jürgen Klopp and Arne Slot.

That Díaz chose to incorporate the song into his big day points to the special relationship the player forged with supporters across his 3½ years at Liverpool; a relationship that went from strength to strength last season as the 28-year-old's flair and tenacity helped the club to win a record-tying 20th league title.

With that in mind, it will have been a surprise to many to see the winger sign with Bayern Munich in a deal worth €75 million on Wednesday.



The forward was something of a surprise addition to Klopp's squad, with Liverpool moving up their 2022 summer transfer plans after Tottenham Hotspur tried to sign the player earlier that January.

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Their decision to hijack Spurs' deal quickly paid dividends as Díaz helped the club to win a domestic cup double and reach the final of the UEFA Champions League, where it narrowly lost to Real Madrid.

Sources told ESPN the club got as far as agreeing to a £75 million deal in principle to sign left winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United last July, but the deal ultimately collapsed after Newcastle eased their PSR concerns through the transfers of Yankuba Minteh and Elliot Anderson to Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest, respectively.

With no suitable replacements available, Liverpool fought to keep Díaz at Anfield, and it was a decision that was quickly vindicated.

While a source told ESPN this figure is incorrect, suggesting that the amount is around £140,000 a week, it's clear there was a significant discrepancy between the player's demands and the salary Liverpool were willing to offer a player who will turn 29 in January.

Luis Díaz has joined Bayern Munich from Liverpool, the Bundesliga champions announced Wednesday. Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

Sources told ESPN that two attempts to agree a contract extension failed and, while Liverpool initially came into the summer unwilling to part with their No.

Díaz is expected to earn €14 million before taxes, a source told ESPN, a 66% increase from his salary at Liverpool.

Michael Olise joined Bayern last summer and was arguably their best player in his first season at the club.

One source told ESPN that that Kompany was in favor of adding Díaz to the squad.
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