The latest Liverpool FC news as Luis Diaz makes his first appearance for Bayern Munich since leaving Anfield.
Luis Diaz has now played his first game for Bayern Munich after leaving Liverpool.
Luis Diaz has now played his first game for Bayern Munich after leaving Liverpool.
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Luis Diaz will seemingly have earned plenty more supporters after his first outing since leaving Liverpool. The Reds confirmed earlier this week that Diaz had completed a permanent transfer to Bayern Munich, in a deal worth up to £65.5million including add-ons.
Diaz left Liverpool after three-and-a-half years on Merseyside and was part of the club's pre-season tour of Asia before being granted permission to complete his switch to Bayern. The Colombia international became the fifth first-teamer to be sold by the Reds this summer - after Trent Alexander-Arnold, Caoimhin Kelleher, Jarell Quansah and Nat Phillips.
It was on Saturday that Diaz made his first appearance for Bayern in a friendly against Lyon. The Bundesliga outfit claimed a 2-1 victory at the Allianz Arena with Michael Olise scoring both goals in the second half.
Diaz was introduced at half-time by manager Vincent Kompany and was given stellar reviews for his performance in the German media.
"First win in Luis Diaz's first game - and the first conclusion about Diaz; The youngster is fun to play, causing quite a stir on the left flank," read the report from Sport Bild.
"This quickly silences all critics who consider his mega-transfer fee (up to €75million) far too high."
Diaz won the penalty which led to Bayern's first goal scored by Olise.
The next match for the Bundesliga champions will see them meet Tottenham Hotspur in a pre-season friendly on Thursday, which could see Diaz handed his first full start.
Liverpool's decision to sell Diaz comes amid continued speculation about a potential move for Alexander Isak. The Reds had an offer from Newcastle United rejected for the striker on Friday and it now remains to be seen what will happen with the striker's future before the summer transfer window closes.
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