Luis Diaz's long-term future at Liverpool is the subject of much debate, with the winger out of contract in 2027 and attracting interest from Barcelona and Saudi side Al-Nassr
Liverpool winger Luis Diaz
Liverpool winger Luis Diaz has been linked with a move away from the club this summer
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Luis Diaz has insisted he is happy at Liverpool amid links with a blockbuster move to Saudi Arabia during the summer transfer window. With two years remaining on his current deal at Anfield and attracting attention from various clubs, Diaz's future is currently far from certain.
The Colombian star played a key role in Liverpool's success last season, contributing 17 goals and eight assists in 50 matches across all competitions, culminating in a Premier League title triumph. Despite the glory, speculation about his future persists, with Barcelona and Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr reportedly interested.
Barcelona's sporting director Deco has openly praised Diaz, and his father has mentioned that playing for the Spanish club would be a "dream" for his son. On the other hand, Al-Nassr are said to be monitoring Diaz as a potential marquee signing to succeed Cristiano Ronaldo.
Addressing the transfer talk, the 28-year-old winger emphasised his joy at being part of Liverpool. Speaking to the club's official website, via the Mirror, he said: "I feel I'm going through a really good period," adding, "I'm really happy to be here, to be part of this great institution, this great club and to have great team-mates around me.
"From the moment I arrived, I felt great pride. I always tried to work hard for this, and to see that nowadays things are working out for me fills me with pride and I'm really happy because that's what I work for.
"[But] we are nobodies without our team-mates. We are a team. The forwards and wingers always try to help with goals and assists, and right now I've achieved good numbers to back that up. It's about playing and then playing well, supporting the team in the way I play and enjoying it, like always."
Liverpool have recently secured key players like Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah to new deals, yet they're eyeing significant revamps when the summer transfer period kicks in. Jeremie Frimpong has already been brought in for a cool £29.5million, stepping into Trent Alexander-Arnold's boots, while negotiations are ongoing concerning a lucrative deal for his former Bayer Leverkusen colleague Florian Wirtz.
After a modest spending spree last summer with just one new face joining, Liverpool expect a busy window this year, though they might witness some big names leave to balance the books. Darwin Nunez, Harvey Elliott, Caoimhin Kelleher, and Andy Robertson are all in the mix for a potential exit.
Yet, it remains to be seen exactly what happens with Diaz, who can command a sizeable fee presently but may depreciate if he doesn't agree to a contract extension.
"We will be talking, the talk about it (his future) will happen," he remarked not long ago. "For me, I'd stay for as long as possible. It also depends on the club, it all depends on the details. They're all details that are sorted out separately. But I am very calm, very happy and I am enjoying the Premier League."