Why is Luis Diaz leaving Liverpool? £65.5m Move to Bayern Munich Explained
Liverpool has agreed to sell Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich, marking the end of the Colombian’s impressive stint at Anfield. The deal, reported to be worth £65.5m including add-ons, gives Diaz permission to leave Liverpool’s pre-season tour in Asia and join the Bundesliga side for a medical and final contract talks.
On Twitter, the post by @SamueILFC reflects the mood among Liverpool fans and encapsulates the key facts: Díaz wanted a new chapter, and despite the club’s reluctance to let go, they agreed to the move once terms were met with Bayern.
The tweet by @Stunner_Lfc points out that Luis Díaz leaving Liverpool creates a gap of about 20 "G/A"—which stands for goals and assists combined—for next season.
Diaz had signaled his desire to depart last year, after two failed attempts to secure a contract extension with Liverpool. While the club resisted at first, ongoing negotiations and Diaz’s standout performances—helping secure Liverpool's historic 20th league title—eventually persuaded the Reds’ management to acquiesce to a transfer, especially after Diaz and his representatives pressed their case for a move this summer.
The move also makes financial sense for Liverpool. Diaz joined in 2022 for around £37.5m and leaves at a significant profit, after Bayern Munich eventually met the Merseyside club’s valuation following earlier failed bids. Despite his importance to the side, Liverpool has already lined up reinforcements, signing striker Hugo Ekitike, and is strongly linked with Newcastle’s Alexander Isak as a potential record signing in the coming weeks.
Bayern Munich, meanwhile, is targeting Diaz to fill the void left by Leroy Sané, who recently moved to Galatasaray. After missing out on other winger targets, Bayern identified Diaz for his proven output at the elite level. He is expected to sign a four-year contract with the German champions, increasing his salary substantially compared to his Liverpool terms.
Liverpool now faces the task of maintaining attacking depth after losing one of their top forwards. Yet with new faces arriving and more deals imminent, a new era under Arne Slot is underway on Merseyside. The departure of Diaz, while tinged with sadness, clears space for the next generation at Anfield, while Diaz gears up for his debut in Bayern’s famous red.
