According to BILD on July 7 (KST), Liverpool winger Luis Díaz has verbally agreed to join Bayern Munich, fending off competition from Barcelona for the high-profile summer transfer. The German outlet reported, “Díaz has been a strong candidate for a summer move, with both Barcelona and Bayern making offers. Liverpool didn’t want to lose him, as he tallied 17 goals and 8 assists across all competitions this season.”
Despite growing speculation, Díaz told Colombian broadcaster Win Sports, “Nothing is finalized yet. I’m still in discussions with the club’s management. I’m happy where I am now, but we’ll see what happens.”
Since his 2022 arrival from FC Porto, Díaz has amassed 41 goals and 23 assists in 148 matches for Liverpool. Under Arne Slot, he’s even experimented with a central forward role, contributing significantly to Liverpool’s recent campaigns.
Public anger flared after it was revealed that Díaz attended an influencer event in Colombia on July 6 — the same day as Jota’s funeral. Videos showing Díaz laughing, dancing, and posing at the event quickly circulated online, drawing widespread criticism.
Marca harshly criticized the winger, “While nearly all of Liverpool’s players mourned the death of a teammate, Díaz chose to attend a promotional event in Colombia as part of a sponsorship deal. Videos even showed him dancing. He should remember that Jota was one of the people who supported him the most when he joined Liverpool.” Facing growing backlash, Díaz deleted the videos but has not issued a formal apology or explanation.
According to journalist Fernando Polo of Mundo Deportivo, Díaz’s move to Bayern is likely to be finalized once the mourning period for Jota concludes. Though no official statements have been made by either club, the timing of the event and the swirling rumors have put Díaz’s reputation in jeopardy.
As fans demand answers and clarity, all eyes now turn to Liverpool and Bayern to see how the transfer — and the controversy — will unfold.
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