Bayern Munich chief voices his delight after 'very difficult' Luis Diaz battle
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Bayern Munich Chief Voices Delight After 'Very Difficult' Luis Diaz Battle
In a candid interview with Bild, Bayern Munich's former president Uli Hoeneß praised the agent of Luis Díaz for his role in securing the winger's transfer from Liverpool FC, describing it as a "very difficult" negotiation but one handled with fairness and diligence[1]. Hoeneß highlighted the agent's tireless efforts to facilitate the move despite challenges, contrasting it sharply with his frustration over Dayot Upamecano's contract talks, where the defender's representative allegedly demanded exorbitant fees—up to three times the sporting director's salary—to inflate the price or push for a rival club[1].
The transfer saga unfolded in late July 2025, when Liverpool sanctioned Díaz's departure after prolonged interest from Bayern and Barcelona. Unable to agree on a significant salary increase with the Reds, the Colombian international made the switch to the Bundesliga champions, a decision he later called "good" as he has shone for his new club[3][4]. Díaz expressed happiness at joining Bayern instead of other options, positioning the move as the "signing of the season" while Liverpool pivoted to acquire Bayern's long-term target, Florian Wirtz[5].
Hoeneß noted, "We are pleased to compensate someone like that," referring to Díaz's agent as one of the "commendable ones" in an industry he criticized broadly[1]. This role reversal underscores shifting dynamics: Díaz left Liverpool over wage disputes, while Bayern yielded to Upamecano's demands to retain him amid interest from PSG and Real Madrid[1].
Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl echoed strategic transfer thinking, confirming past interest in Liverpool-bound Jeremy Jacquet (£70m from Rennes) but opting for extensions with stars like Upamecano, Kimmich, Musiala, and Davies to avoid costly replacements[2]. The clubs' intertwined dealings—Díaz to Bayern, Wirtz and Jacquet to Liverpool, shared pursuits like Nico Williams—highlight competitive transfer battles[2][5].
Hoeneß's comments reveal Bayern's relief at landing Díaz, validating the "difficult battle" as a triumph amid agent controversies[1].
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