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Luis Diaz have opened up on the role Florian Wirtz had in his decision to leave Liverpool, a career move he admits he is “glad” to make.

The Colombian winger bid farewell after three-and-a-half seasons on Merseyside, signing for German champions Bayern Munich for a fee of £65.5m.

Liverpool had rejected a first offer of £58.5m before accepting an improved bid after Bayern maintained their interest and the former Porto player wanted to go.

His departure comes in the midst of a summer spending spree at Anfield, which has seen club-record signing Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike already come through the door as attacking reinforcements, with Newcastle frontman Alexander Isak potentially next to follow.

The 29-year-old, who didn’t feature for the Reds in pre-season amid uncertainty around his future, has now revealed that he consulted Liverpool’s new £116m man before moving to Bayern - the club Wirtz snubbed in favour of Arne Slot’s project.

Luis Diaz has completed his £65.5m move to Bayern Munich (Getty Images)

"I know what kind of football is played here,” Diaz said at his unveiling.

Arne Slot left him out of Saturday’s 4-2 defeat to AC Milan as a move grew nearer and Diaz left Liverpool’s squad in Tokyo on Monday to link up with Bayern and pass his medical.

Diaz’s move to Bayern was then confirmed on the day Wirtz opened his Liverpool account in a 3-1 friendly win over Yokohama FM in Japan.

He leaves as Liverpool’s third-most expensive sale as all time, but says he’s unfazed by the pressure that will come with his price tag.

"I give everything for the team I'm playing for,” he added.

I want to help the team, that's the priority.

“I wanted to join Bayern because the club's aims are in line with mine and I wanted to move to a big team - the club has incredible history.

I'm just happy to be part of the Bayern family.

It's about getting used to the club as quickly as possible and helping the team.

Diaz’s move to Bayern Munich was confirmed on the day Wirtz opened his Liverpool account in a friendly in Japan (AP)

Diaz, who will act as Leroy Sane’s replacement following his move to Galatasaray, links up with a handful of ex-Premier League attackers at the Allianz Arena, with both Harry Kane and Michael Olise excelling in Bavaria since their exits from Tottenham and Crystal Palace respectively.

"I'm really looking forward to playing with the whole team,” he said.
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