Evidence is emerging that Luis Díaz (28, Liverpool) has had his heart set on leaving Liverpool for some time. Bayern Munich has already offered €52 million (approximately 83.6 billion won) and has identified him as their next winger, while internally at Liverpool there is no longer a strong reason to insist on his remaining.
Spain's 'AS' reported on the 11th (Korea time) that "Bayern Munich has proposed a transfer fee of €52 million (approximately 83.6 billion won) for Luis Díaz's acquisition." Although this is lower than Liverpool's asking price of €80 million (approximately 128.5 billion won), it is predicted locally in Germany that Bayern may increase their offer to around €60 million (approximately 96.4 billion won), including bonuses.
Díaz is reported to have already shown a positive response to Bayern's swift movements. His agent relayed to Liverpool that "the player is showing interest in going to Germany." The transfer rumors have become more than just gossip.
The overt reason is Bayern's need for reinforcement. Jamal Musiala has suffered an ankle ligament tear and a calf fracture during the Club World Cup, which will keep him out for 4 to 5 months. Bayern urgently needs winger resources and has judged Díaz to be the ideal replacement, possessing both experience and skill.
Beneath the surface, other cracks exist. Following the sudden death of Diogo Jota, Díaz's actions came under criticism within the team. Díaz did not attend Jota's funeral, while a video of him laughing and chatting with a local YouTuber circulated on social media, causing outrage among fans. Criticism arose that he did not genuinely mourn the death of his teammate.
Díaz and Jota's relationship was more than just that of teammates. When Díaz first joined the team, Jota was so close that he even offered his house for free. He did not even charge rent for six months. For Díaz to miss Jota's funeral, coupled with the spread of 'party videos,' left not only his teammates but also fans feeling deeply betrayed.
Ten days after the controversy escalated, Díaz attended a memorial mass for Jota, but doubts about his sincerity have not dissipated. Britain's 'Sky Sports' reported that "Díaz is contracted with Liverpool until 2027, but he is pursuing a transfer with mutual agreement from the club."
The emotional rift appears to have escalated to a level that is already difficult to recover from. Inside and outside the club, there is an atmosphere that Díaz has lost the trust of his teammates, and he has also judged that leaving the team is the better option. Recently, social media has seen a flood of criticism saying, "Díaz should leave immediately," "Betrayer who chose money," and "Liverpool cannot rise again with a player like this."
Ultimately, the transfer may be the best choice for both sides. Liverpool can offload a player who has disrupted team chemistry, while Bayern secures an immediate-quality winger to fill Musiala's vacancy. The only variable is how much Bayern can accommodate Liverpool's asking price of €80 million.
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