Mohamed Salah has written an open letter to say goodbye to Luis Diaz

The Colombian’s departure to Bayern Munich for £65.5 million came after the Colombian had expressed his desire to leave Liverpool as early as 2024, with contract negotiations breaking down over the player’s wage demands.

The 28-year-old winger completed a four-year deal with the Bundesliga champions, earning a reported €14 million annually – a 66% increase from his Liverpool salary.

During his three-and-a-half years at Anfield, Diaz made 148 appearances and scored 41 goals while winning four major trophies including the Premier League, FA Cup, and two League Cups.

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The transfer comes against the deeply emotional backdrop of Diogo Jota’s tragic passing in July, which has profoundly affected the entire Liverpool squad and colored every departure message from the club.

Diaz’s own farewell statement specifically referenced this tragedy, noting that it would have been “the perfect goodbye if we hadn’t lost one of ours in such a tragic way.”

Now, Mohamed Salah has penned a lengthy message to say goodbye, taking to social media to write:

“Your energy, drive, and passion on the pitch have left a mark that won’t be forgotten,” he wrote.

“We were truly lucky to have you at Liverpool, and it’s been an honour to share part of your journey and success story.”

“As a teammate, you were more than reliable — you were inspiring.

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