Bayern Munich’s move to secure former Liverpool FC winger Luis Díaz seemed to come out of nowhere, but the Bavarians knew exactly why they wanted the Colombian and what they would be getting from him per The Athletic (via @iMiaSanMia):

Revealing how the Germans finally made an offer Anfield chiefs could not refuse and the impact of this transfer for both clubs

The Colombian winger was touted as the Senegalese superstar’s successor at Anfield, having arrived at the club six months before Mané’s departure in 2022. Díaz had his struggles in the wake of a scintillating first few months, but leaves the club off the back of his best season in Liverpool colours.