Despite a potential financial windfall, there is a very strong argument to be made that Bayern Munich needs to keep Luis Díaz — and should not even consider a sale of the Colombian.
While there have been some rumors reporting Al-Hilal to have interest in the winger, Bayern Munich absolutely needs to keep Díaz for the next two seasons and capitalize on the insane chemistry that the attacker has with Harry Kane and Michael Olise.
The Colombian winger has already shown why he can be such an important
piece of Vincent Kompany’s team. Bayern Munich needs players who can create something out of nothing, stretch defenses, attack space and provide another source of goals and assists. Díaz brings all of those qualities.
In addition, Díaz brings insane production to the table as well. The 29-year-old had 26 goals and 23 assists in 51 games across all competitions last season. His value goes beyond the numbers, too. Bayern Munich have several talented attacking players, but Díaz offers a different profile. His directness and willingness to take defenders on can change the dynamic of a match. When Bayern Munich are facing a compact defense and struggling to create space through the middle, having a player capable of driving into the box from the wing becomes extremely important.
There is also the matter of squad depth. Bayern Munich are competing on multiple fronts, and relying on the same small group of attackers throughout a long season is not realistic. Injuries, rotation and fatigue will inevitably play a role. Keeping Díaz gives Kompany another proven option who can start important matches or change a game from the bench.
Perhaps most importantly, Bayern Munich should be thinking about continuity. Díaz is already familiar with the club, his teammates and Kompany’s expectations. Moving him on would create another hole that would eventually have to be filled.
Bayern Munich should always listen to reasonable offers for its players, but Díaz is not someone the club should be eager to lose. If the goal is to remain competitive at the highest level in Germany and Europe, keeping Díaz should be a priority.
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