It had been looming over the past two weeks, and now the transfer is nearing completion: Luis Díaz will move from Liverpool to Bayern Munich and sign a contract until 2029 next week.
Liverpool are currently in Tokyo, continuing their pre-season preparations after a 4-2 defeat against AC Milan in a friendly held in Hong Kong.
While the result raised some eyebrows, the bigger story surrounded Luis Díaz, who was left out of the squad by head coach Arne Slot. His absence was not due to fitness or tactical reasons, but rather a reflection of his uncertain future at the club an uncertainty that has now been resolved. According to several aligned media reports, confirmed by sources close to kicker, the Colombian winger is set to leave Anfield and join Bayern Munich in what promises to be one of the summer’s most notable transfers.
The deal between Bayern and Liverpool is reported to be worth around 75 million euros, including performance-based bonuses, making Díaz one of the most expensive signings in Bayern Munich’s history. Only Harry Kane and Lucas Hernandez have cost the Bavarian giants more. At the moment, Díaz is waiting for the green light from Liverpool to travel to Germany, where he is expected to undergo his medical in the coming days. If all goes according to plan, he will then sign a four-year contract with the Bundesliga champions, keeping him at the club until 2029. The entire process is expected to move swiftly, and if there are no unexpected delays, he could make his debut for Bayern as early as this coming Saturday in a friendly against Olympique Lyon.
The 28-year-old’s arrival is seen as a strategic and timely reinforcement for Bayern, who are facing a reshuffling of their attacking department. Leroy Sané has already completed a surprise move to Galatasaray, and according to a report by Bild, Thomas Müller is about to embark on a new adventure with the Vancouver Whitecaps in Major League Soccer. To complicate matters further, Jamal Musiala, one of the team’s brightest talents, is sidelined with a serious injury. All of these factors have left Bayern thin in attacking options, particularly out wide. In this context, Díaz’s profile fits perfectly: explosive, experienced, versatile, and capable of contributing immediately at the highest level.
Díaz is most comfortable playing on the left wing, where he can cut inside onto his stronger right foot and attack defenders one-on-one. However, his tactical flexibility also allows him to operate on the right or in a more central attacking role, either as a second striker or in support of a traditional number nine like Harry Kane. This adaptability will give head coach Vincent Kompany a valuable new tool in shaping his forward line and rotating key players throughout a long season filled with domestic and European fixtures.
The decision to invest such a substantial amount in Díaz is not without risk. Although he made an immediate impact at Liverpool after arriving from FC Porto, injuries and inconsistent form over the past season raised some concerns about his long-term trajectory. Nevertheless, Bayern’s leadership and coaching staff believe that, with proper management and regular minutes, the Colombian can rediscover his best form and play a decisive role in their pursuit of silverware. Internally, Díaz is viewed not as a long-term project but as a ready-made solution who can deliver results from day one.
His playing style also seems well-suited to the Bundesliga, a league that values pace, verticality, and pressing all of which align with Díaz’s strengths. Sources within the club have suggested that Kompany sees him as a vital addition to a Bayern side looking to reclaim domestic dominance and make a deeper push in the UEFA Champions League after recent disappointments. The hope is that Díaz’s arrival will not only provide goals and assists but also lift the overall intensity and dynamism of the team’s attack.
While Díaz’s imminent arrival dominates the headlines, Bayern are also in the process of trimming their squad. Two departures are expected to be confirmed soon. Bryan Zaragoza, who spent the last season on loan at CA Osasuna, is close to returning to Spain on a permanent basis. Several LaLiga clubs have expressed strong interest, with Celta Vigo emerging as the frontrunner. Talks are ongoing, with a renewed loan that includes a purchase option currently being discussed though Bayern would prefer to sell the player outright. Given the current state of negotiations, Zaragoza is not expected to report for pre-season training in Munich.
Another young talent, Adam Aznou, is also on the verge of leaving the club. The 19-year-old Moroccan has drawn serious interest from Everton, who are reportedly prepared to pay nine million euros for the defender. Although Aznou has made only a couple of brief appearances in the Bundesliga, he is considered one of the more promising prospects in his age group. His desire to leave Bayern has been no secret, and now it appears he will finally get his move. Bayern, however, are keen to protect their long-term interests and are negotiating to include a “matching right” clause in the deal, which would give them the option to re-sign the player in the event of a future transfer.
As Bayern Munich reshape their squad in preparation for the 2025/26 season, the signing of Luis Díaz represents a bold and ambitious move one that sends a clear message. The club is determined to bounce back from a difficult previous campaign and reestablish itself both domestically and in Europe. Díaz, with his talent, experience, and hunger to prove himself on a new stage, could be the catalyst Bayern have been looking for. If all goes to plan, his debut in red could come within days and with it, the start of a new chapter for both the player and the club.
