Liverpool’s Worst Mistake: Letting Luis Díaz Go
On July 30, 2025, Luis Díaz departed for Munich to sign with Bayern Munich, after several standout seasons with Liverpool. At the time, the Colombian’s exit did not cause much uproar, but today in Merseyside his absence is being felt more and more.
A Departure That Now Haunts Anfield
Luis Díaz left Anfield because he felt undervalued. He requested a salary increase from the approximately €2.7 million he was earning, believing his performances justified a better contract. It was not an unreasonable demand: he was one of the lowest-paid regular starters at Liverpool.
His numbers supported his case. With Liverpool, he played 148 matches and scored 41 goals, 17 of them in his final season in England. His progression was evident, but the club’s board chose to sell him rather than meet his wage demands.
Bayern Munich paid around €75 million for his transfer and offered him a salary in line with his expectations. In Bavaria, the deal is already seen as a resounding success.
The Contrast Between Munich and Liverpool
Wearing the Bavarian shirt, the Colombian has fully flourished. In his first season, he has recorded 24 goals and 18 assists in 42 matches. He has become a key piece for Bayern Munich, who are chasing the third treble in their history, while also standing out as a leader for his national team ahead of the summer World Cup.
All of this contrasts with the harsh reality at Liverpool. The club invested €365 million in Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, and Hugo Ekitike, but the trio has combined for just 26 goals all season. The team lost the league, was eliminated in the FA Cup and Champions League quarterfinals, failed to go beyond the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, and will also face the departure of Mohamed Salah in the summer.
A Costly Decision That Changed the Club’s Course
The decision not to renew Luis Díaz and sell him to German football has proven to be a costly mistake. Club executives believed he did not deserve a raise, arguing that while his last season was good, he was not the team’s top scorer. That honor went to Mohamed Salah with 34 goals, followed by Cody Gakpo with 18.
However, Luis Díaz’s growth was undeniable. The club believed his sale would help finance the arrival of new forwards and reinvent the attacking trio once formed by Salah, Mané, and Firmino. The gamble did not pay off. Meanwhile, Luis Díaz is enjoying one of the best moments of his career, with his sights set on a historic treble with Bayern Munich.
