Bayern Munich’s move to secure former Liverpool FC winger Luis Díaz seemed to come out of nowhere, but the Bavarians knew exactly why they wanted the Colombian and what they would be getting from him per The Athletic (via @iMiaSanMia):
Bayern feel Luis Díaz was the best attacker available to them and, whatever the price, are delighted at being able to sign him during his prime years. They point to his intense pressing, which so suits their game model, and to the 13 goals and five assists he contributed
ADin the Premier League last season, which was his most productive of the three full years he spent with Liverpool
Bayern believe this is nothing like the signing of Sadio Mané from Liverpool three years ago, which ended so acrimoniously. At 30, Mané was beyond his best years when he arrived in Munich and was tasked with replacing Robert Lewandowski in a transitional attack. Díaz is a peak-age star with a pre-defined role in their team. He has been signed to work on the left of coach Vincent Kompany’s attack, but as an adaptable player, he is an ideal addition to what is already a fluid group.
According to The Athletic, Díaz’s age (28-years-old) might have been an issue for fans, but not for Bayern Munich:
While Díaz’s age alters the perception of the deal and introduces an element of sunk cost, he will immediately become one of the outstanding players in the Bundesliga, while also equipping his new team with the attacking variation and power they feel they lacked in last season’s Champions League
Whatever the external opinions about it may be, Bayern are delighted with this transfer.
If the report is true, Bayern Munich got its man. How are you feeling knowing the confidence that the club is showing in the Colombian?
The Bavarians finalized the much-anticipated signing of Luis Díaz from Liverpool FC to give the team a new look at left-wing? Will the 28-year-old get an early starting nod or will Vincent Kompany hold him out a bit longer? That will be just one of the key decisions made for the match against Olympique Lyon at the Allianz Arena. Get our takes on how things might play out on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show. You can get the podcast on Patreon, Acast, Spotify, any leading podcast distributor, or below:
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