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Liverpool sell Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich

The 28-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the German champions and will replace Leroy Sane in Vincent Kompany’s squad.

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.

Will Castle30 July 2025 10:13



Hugo Ekitike handed debut

He starts alongside fellow new arrivals Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Giorgi Mamardashvili.

Will Castle30 July 2025 10:11

Confirmed team news

Liverpool XI: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Salah, Ekitike, Gakpo.

Will Castle30 July 2025 10:07

Liverpool's pre-season fixtures

After today’s match in Japan, Liverpool will have one more set of friendly fixtures before they open to new season with the Community Shield match against Crystal Palace at Wembley on 10 August.

Will Castle30 July 2025 10:00

Liverpool's pre-season results

Here are how Liverpool have fared in pre-season so far:

13 July: Preston 1-3 Liverpool - Deepdale Stadium, Preston

20 July: Liverpool 5-0 Stoke - AXA Training Centre, Liverpool (behind closed doors)

26 July: Liverpool 2-4 AC Milan - Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong

Will Castle30 July 2025 09:45

The logic behind Liverpool’s decision to sell Luis Diaz

Luis Diaz gave up a shirt worn by some of Liverpool’s previous greats two years ago.

He is getting his wish a year later.

Diaz won’t go down as one of Liverpool’s definitive No 7s; though his departure could allow someone else – Florian Wirtz, maybe – to be one.

The logic behind Liverpool’s decision to sell Luis Diaz

Luis Diaz was electric for Liverpool at his best, but the 28-year-old provided an opportunity for the Reds to refresh the squad with a deal for Alexander Isak still possible after Hugo Ekitike’s arrival

Jack Rathborn29 July 2025 21:48

What is the team news?

Darwin Nunez is a doubt for this match after missing the defeat against Milan, but Reds fans could see new signing Hugo Ekitike for the first time after the Frenchman missed that game.



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Will Castle30 July 2025 09:20

Is Yokohama vs Liverpool on TV?

The match is scheduled to kick off at 11.30am BST on Wednesday, 30 July, 2025 at the Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, Japan.

Will Castle30 July 2025 09:10

Is Yokohama v Liverpool on TV?

Marinos in a friendly in Yokohama on Wednesday morning, with Reds fans hoping to see more of their new signings after encouraging cameos last time out.

Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and Giorgi Mamardashvili all made appearances in an entertaining match against AC Milan in Hong Kong, and though Arne Slot’s side fell to a 4-2 defeat, the Dutchman will be encouraged by what he has seen so far.

Jack Rathborn29 July 2025 21:48