Luis Diaz has opened up about his departure from Liverpool and the transfer saga surrounding Florian Wirtz, offering insight into how events unfolded after leaving Anfield. The Colombian winger moved on last summer in a high-profile sale approved by Liverpool’s hierarchy, despite Arne Slot’s desire to keep him. Diaz has now reflected on his new chapter in Germany during an interview with Sky Sports Germany.
On Bayern Munich’s interest in Wirtz, Diaz admitted that the outcome ultimately worked in his favor.
“There must have been reasons why Florian couldn’t come here in the end. Now I’m here, and thank God it turned out this way. I’m very happy and grateful.”
This statement is significant because Bayern had been monitoring Wirtz before Liverpool secured his signature, showing how top attacking midfield transfers can have ripple effects for multiple clubs and players, Diaz included.
The former Liverpool No.7, now 29, also explained why he chose to leave England.
“When FC Bayern approached me, I knew from the very first moment that I wanted to make this transfer… It was a good decision – a decision for an incredible and fantastic team.”
Diaz stressed that personal comfort and family stability were key factors in his move, prioritizing happiness over the pressures of the transfer fee.
“If this club is putting its faith in me, then I’ll just try to prove myself on the pitch… it was and always has been about the team.”
This perspective clarifies why Liverpool accepted the deal, despite Slot’s preference to retain him. The sporting department considered the financial package strong value for a player approaching 30.
Fans have been concerned about losing his speed and directness on the left, especially in a squad undergoing transition after a title-winning campaign. However, Diaz’s Bundesliga performances have been impressive. According to Sofascore, he has contributed 13 goals and 10 assists in 21 appearances, averaging a goal every 135 minutes and earning five Team of the Week selections—proof he remains an elite attacking threat.
These stats also underline why some observers feel Liverpool lack a natural wide dribbler, particularly in a season where attacking consistency has sometimes been an issue. At the same time, the financial reasoning remains sound: keeping a 29-year-old winger on a large new contract could have limited flexibility for squad evolution, including midfield and defensive planning.
Interestingly, Diaz’s remarks about Wirtz also highlight a broader truth in squad building: one transfer can block or create opportunities for another. For Diaz, Bayern’s inability to sign Wirtz opened the door. For Liverpool, his departure created minutes for different attacking options under Slot.
The end result is a rare scenario where both club and player appear to have benefited, even if fans still wonder how valuable Diaz’s direct running might have been during parts of this season.
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