Joan Laporta, the president of Barça, returned to the track of the Colombian international, while the paths of the Liverpool striker and the Catalan club should not cross this summer.
Luis Díaz has long been among the summer targets of FC Barcelona to build his attack. The Spanish champion finally opted for the arrival on loan of a season with option to buy Marcus Rashford, from Manchester United.
Questioned about this in an interview with Sports WorldCatalan President Joan Laporta reaffirmed the interests of the Blaugranas for the Colombian, under contract with Liverpool until June 2027. He nevertheless assured that he had no regrets concerning the outcome of the file.
Barça assumes his choice
“There were several options, and I am very happy because we finally retained the one I liked the most. It is true that I also appreciated Luis Diaz, a very complete player, but given his situation, with a very firm Liverpool, it was complicated, even if I am grateful to the player to have always wanted to come ”said the Spanish leader.
For his part, Luis Díaz is still announced on the start. He now sees his name insistently linked to Bayern Munich, who intends to return to the charge with a proposal greater than 70 million euros, after two offers – the most important of which amounted to 65 million euros – according to Christian Falk on
CFBayernInsider. According to the same source, the former FC Porto player has already heard with Bayern on personal conditions, a contract of around 14 million euros gross per year until 2029, to which are added bonuses.
