Liverpool opted to sell Luis Diaz in the summer and have since seen him thrive at Bayern Munich, but the club felt their motives for letting him leave were well thought out. The Colombian was an instant hit when Jurgen Klopp signed him in 2022, and he continued to produce regularly, picking up a Premier League winners' medal in his final season at Anfield.
Diaz scored 17 times last term, his best tally in a Liverpool shirt, before becoming the subject of transfer interest. Bayern eventually signed the 29-year-old for £67.5 million, allowing Liverpool to bank a profit of £27 million. The Reds were aware that Diaz, who felt he deserved a pay rise, had two years left on his deal and was keen on a new challenge.
Despite his impressive output, Liverpool chose to cash in rather than see his value drop. Diaz has since formed a sensational attack alongside Harry Kane and Michael Olise, who have scored 100 goals between them. Liverpool, meanwhile, have tailed off significantly in just 12 months.
The Telegraph reports that the transfer was in line with Fenway Sports Group's business model given the finances involved. The funds helped Liverpool add Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, though only Ekitike has impressed in his debut year.
Diaz has already produced his best-ever season in front of goal, scoring 26 times with weeks still to play. His stellar run, touch and finish against PSG last week showcased his quality. He said on his move: 'I knew I would be joining an incredibly strong group... I had no doubts. The most difficult part for me and my family was the language, but I knew I would fit in well.'
