Luis Díaz, Liverpool’s star winger, opened up about staying with the team amid talks of moving to Barcelona.
The Colombian shared his thoughts after comments from William Gallas, who once played as a defender for Arsenal and Chelsea.
At 27, Díaz played a lot for Liverpool in the 2023/24 season, even when the team had many injuries. He was part in 37 out of 38 Premier League games, scoring eight times and making five assists.
Díaz’s arrival at Liverpool from Porto in January 2022, for an estimated £42 million, was viewed as a successor to Sadio Mané, who departed the club the subsequent summer.
In the face of recent transfer gossip linking him to Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, Díaz has affirmed his satisfaction at Liverpool.
In a conversation with Semana, he expressed, “I am very content in Liverpool, it’s an exceptional team and club, I’ve always aspired to play there.
So, I am extremely pleased and relaxed.” He further clarified that his immediate attention is on the Colombian National Team, not on potential transfers.
Díaz’s statements follow criticism from William Gallas, who compared the Colombian’s impact at Liverpool to that of Mané.
Gallas insinuated that Díaz does not exert the same influence on the team as Mané did.
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In response, Díaz underscored his evolution both personally and professionally since joining Liverpool.
“I have matured significantly. From the onset of my career to the present, I sense that with each passing day, year, and every experience with different teams, arriving at this magnificent club that is Liverpool, imparts numerous lessons,” he stated.
Díaz stressed that he has evolved into a superior professional and teammate, and voiced his contentment with his current position at Liverpool.
He is hopeful about what lies ahead, for both himself and the club. “Promising years are on the horizon for the club, I am certain of that.
On a personal level, I will always strive to excel, always aim to give 100 percent, to consistently make a mark on the field, which is what I came [here] to do. I’m perpetually thankful to God for every opportunity,” he added.
Should Barcelona choose to pursue Díaz this summer, they would need to propose a significant transfer fee.
Liverpool reportedly appraises the winger at approximately £75 million, a figure that might dissuade the Catalan club from initiating a move.
For the time being, Díaz is concentrating on his contributions to Liverpool and the Colombian National Team, with the goal to continue his growth and triumph at Anfield under the new manager, Arne Slot.
