Introduction to Luiz Diaz’s Transfer
The Colombian winger completed his transfer to the Bundesliga champions on Wednesday. The transmission fee will be 75 million euros (86.5 million US dollars), which makes Diaz the third most expensive player in the history of Bayern Munich and the Bundesliga. The 28-year-old Diaz signed a contract by 2029, according to reports € 275,000 per week.
Reaction to the Transfer
"I am very happy, it means a lot to me to be part of the FC Bavaria," said Diaz. "You are one of the biggest clubs in the world. I want to help my new team with my way of playing football and my character. My goal is to win every possible title, and we will work as a team every day."
Bayern Munich’s Offseason Signings
The further important signing of Bavaria in this offseason is Germany Central Jonathan Tah, from the Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen. Diaz’s signing of Liverpool follows a recent trend by the German team that signed great names from the England Premier League. Last year they signed winger Michael Olise from Crystal Palace for 53 million euros and the year before, the English captain Harry Kane, for 95 million euros.
What Luiz Diaz Brings to Bayern Munich
After Leroy Sane had chosen the Turkish side of Galatasaray on the extension of his contract with Bayern, and Serge Gnabry, who fought for the form, and in the last year of his contract Diaz will probably be the left-wing option of Bavaria with Olise on the right. Diaz signed by German coach Jürgen Klopp in 2022 and is a relentless runner with and without a ball. He became a fan favorite in Anfield, who bought him a Premier League title last season.
Diaz’s Playing Style
"Luis creates a real goal threat and is a goal scorer who works incredibly hard for his team at the same time. He is quick, a versatile footballer and brings an intensive style of play into the game," said the sports director of Bavaria, Christoph Freund from a player who won 64 caps for his country. "Luis Díaz represents a complete package that will inspire our fans."
Injury Record and Availability
Diaz is a robust player who rarely lacks injuries. This is particularly important in view of the history of injury and the other wing option of Bavaria, Kingsley Coman. Since Jamal Musiala will miss the early part of the season, Diaz will probably see a lot of action.
Was Luiz Diaz Bayern Munich’s Main Transfer Target?
He was not. In fact, their primary goal, Florian Wirtz, has just gone to Club Diaz. Bavaria was used to improving the best young German talent for a long time. Wirtz’s decision to join Liverpool about Bavaria has the pressure on the sport, Max Eberl, raised the pressure on the Bayern board member, who is also reportedly interested in Atletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams before the Spanish wing player extended his contract instead.
Future Signings
It seems likely that Bayern Munich will make more signings. The departures of Sane and Thomas Müller, although they were both free, have released a good part of the Bavaria’s payroll. Those who attack departures, as well as the violation of Musiala, which of coach Vincent Kompany, will probably still want more options in attack areas, especially in the Champions League. The Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade is another young German of the type that Bavaria has historically signed, while RB Leipzig’s Dutch winger Xavi Simons is also an interest.
