MUNICH – Colombian international forward Luis Diaz is set to join German champions Bayern Munich after the clubs agreed a deal worth €75 million (£65.5 million), including add-ons, for his transfer from Liverpool. The move follows an initial bid of £58.6 million from Bayern earlier this month, which was rejected by the English club.
Diaz, 28, was notably absent from Liverpool’s squad for their 4-2 pre-season friendly defeat by AC Milan in Hong Kong on Saturday, amidst intense speculation surrounding his future. He has since been granted permission by Liverpool to travel from Asia to Europe to undergo a medical examination in the coming days.
His departure comes as Liverpool have already bolstered their attacking options this summer with the signings of Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, and are reportedly also interested in Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak. Diaz arrived at Anfield from Porto in January 2022 for an initial £37 million and has since scored 41 goals in 148 appearances. His 17 goals across all competitions in the 2024-25 season marked his most prolific campaign for the Reds, during which they secured the Premier League title.
For Bayern Munich, the acquisition of Diaz provides a significant attacking boost. The Bavarian giants clinched their 34th Bundesliga title last season, scoring a league-high 99 goals, but exited the German Cup in the last 16 and the Champions League at the quarter-final stage. Diaz’s arrival is particularly timely as Bayern will be without forward Jamal Musiala for an extended period after he sustained a broken leg and dislocated ankle at the Club World Cup.
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