Luiz Diaz moves from Liverpool FC to Bayern Munich. The 28-year-old Colombian comes with many question marks, but coach Vincent Kompany also opens up completely new tactical options.
Luis Díaz is now a player of FC Bayern. He was officially presented on Thursday. “I am very happy to be at a great club here in Munich. My first impressions were very good,” said the 75 million transfer of the Munich. After that, however, it was quickly about how Díaz could help his new team and how he fits into the system of coach Vincent Kompany. The 28-year-old and much more sports director Max Eberl tried visibly to clear out the doubts.
Skepticism because of diaz: high transfer sum and old age
On the one hand, the fans criticize the price of 75 million, which the transfer including bonuses costs as a whole. Díaz ‘market value is 70 million euros, so a bargain did not shoot a bargain sports director Max Eberl here. Díaz ‘also advanced age of 28 for a footballer ensures skepticism. Similar to Harry Kane two years ago, FC Bayern does not expect a financially lucrative resale. Especially since Díaz ‘market value has recently dropped of 85 million euros despite good performance. “Age is only one of ten or fifteen points,” Eberl wiped aside at the official presentation of the player. “When we get titles, purchasing prices are usually not so relevant.”
Díaz brings the necessary experience for this goal. Even if his goal quota of 64 goals in 148 games for FC Liverpool initially sounds little convincing. Especially last season, Díaz really blossomed under coach Arne Slot and was involved in 20 goals in 36 Premier League games. He scored 13 goals himself and prepared seven goals. A more than considerable value for a left wing.
New tactical options for Kompany thanks to Díaz
The wing is Diaz ‘Habitat. There he also sees coaches Kompany, the newcomer to record. “That’s the priority. But I play where you need me.” The Colombian national player loves to ran and dribble them with a lot of pace to the opposing defense series. But the 28-year-old can not only play the position on the left, but also be used in the storm center. Last season, coach Slot also offered him as a striker in a third of the games. Diaz interpreted this role more freely and constantly roked with the foreign players Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo.
For trainer Company, the transfer means new tactical options. Diaz could also act as a back-up for Harry Kane or dynamically move into the center in the game if Kane was to be replaced. Diaz should be set on the left wing in front of Kingsley Coman. The Frenchman was already considered a candidate for sales last summer due to his high susceptibility to injuries, but in the end. If Coman stays, FC Bayern would have a very strongly occupied left side. Coman can play just as well, he could relieve both Díaz and Michael Olise.
Klopp raves: “I’ve never trained a player like him”
“I want to enjoy football and always have a smile on my lips,” said the newcomer to his character. In the past, he had been praised by his former coach Jürgen Klopp in the highest tones. “I’ve never trained a player like him,” said Klopp back then. Diaz can be seen “your joy and love for football”. He was an “incredible player,” said Klopp. “I want to enjoy every moment that life gives me. I have a strong character on the field,” said Díaz and added: “Being with such a large club is special.”
He can present himself to the fans in the field on Saturday. Then FC Bayern meets the preparation for Olympique Lyon in the penultimate test game – with new signing Luis Díaz.
Source: BR24Sport on radio 30.07.2025 – 9:54 a.m.
