August 13th 2024.
According to sources in Spain, it seems that Luis Diaz may be leaving Liverpool for Manchester City. The talented winger has reportedly agreed to a five-year contract with the Premier League champions, as reported by El Chiringuito on Tuesday. It is believed that City is prepared to pay a hefty €70 million fee to secure the 27-year-old's services.
Interestingly, Diaz has also caught the attention of Barcelona, who see him as a potential alternative to Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams. However, in an interview back in April, Diaz gave no indication that he was looking to leave Liverpool during the summer transfer window. He expressed his happiness at being a part of the club and his belief that great things are on the horizon for them.
Diaz also spoke about his personal growth as a player and as a person, highlighting his dedication to always give his best on the field and be a valuable member of his team. He credited God for every opportunity and remained grateful for his experience at Liverpool thus far.
It's worth noting that Liverpool acquired Diaz from Porto for a fee of £37m in January 2022. Since then, he has made 98 appearances for the club and scored an impressive 24 goals, helping them secure the FA Cup and two Carabao Cup trophies. However, despite their success, Liverpool has yet to make any new additions to their squad under the leadership of Arne Slot for the upcoming Premier League season.
In fact, just yesterday, Liverpool was dealt a significant blow as their top midfield target, Martin Zubimendi, declined their offer and decided to stay at Real Sociedad. Meanwhile, City has already made a move in the transfer market, securing Brazilian winger Savinho from Troyes in July for a considerable fee of €40m.
It remains to be seen how this transfer saga will unfold and whether Diaz will indeed make the switch to Manchester City. But one thing is for sure, his presence will undoubtedly strengthen their already formidable team. As for Liverpool, they will have to look elsewhere to fill the void left by Zubimendi's rejection.
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