One of Liverpool’s better moves in recent years has been acquiring Luis Diaz, but the Reds have been told that Diaz might leave if a specific team comes knocking.
Luis Diaz’s father has warned Liverpool about the winger’s future and said that his son’s “dream” is to play for Barcelona.
After signing with the Reds from Porto in January 2022, 26-year-old Diaz became an instant fan favorite and vital cog in Jurgen Klopp’s machine. The Colombian international is content at Anfield, but his father, who barely escaped a 12-day abduction, has hinted that Diaz may be tempted to depart for La Liga powerhouse Barcelona.
This is what dad Luis Manuel Diaz said to Colombian TV station Win Sports after his release: “The truth is that I know very little about Barcelona at the moment,” according to Noticias RCN, quoting the source. It is true that Luis has a strong desire to visit Barcelona, where he is a devoted admirer. Right now, I just want to express my gratitude to Porto and Liverpool for how they greeted and received him.
Luis is a highly disciplined athlete, which is a blessing, and his humility, hard effort, and devotion make him an easy player to win over. It wouldn’t be an issue if Luis joined Barcelona; the club is among the greatest in the world.
Even though Diaz scored twice in Colombia’s 2-1 comeback win against Brazil on Thursday, few have mentioned a possible transfer away from Merseyside. Klopp adores the 26-year-old, and he has a contract with the Reds until 2027.
In the midst of his father’s captivity, substitute player Raul Diaz scored a goal in stoppage time to rescue a 1-1 draw against Luton and move Liverpool up to second place in the Premier League. His desire to be here and score that goal is fantastic, but that’s all, Klopp said after the game. An emotionally charged, critically vital, and personally significant objective, but that’s all.
The manager of the Reds continued by praising Diaz, saying: “Whenever he’s on the pitch, he’s always involved in special things.” Nearly two years ago, he was instrumental in Liverpool’s £37 million agreement with Porto. It was clear he posed a danger.
