Bayern Munich complete signing of Liverpool forward Luis Diaz

Bayern Munich have confirmed the signing of Luis Diaz from Liverpool in a deal worth £65.5million.

The 28-year-old has penned a four-year deal with the German champions to bring his three-and-a-half-year stay at Anfield to an end.

Diaz was left out of Liverpool’s pre-season match against AC Milan on Saturday because of speculation over his future.

“There’s a lot of rumours around him lately and I cannot go into that,” Slot told a news conference.

“He’s training really well with us but we’ve decided for now not to play him yet.”

He added: “I’m used to talking to most of my players on a regular basis.

“Like I said, Lucho is training really well and we’ve decided that he’s not playing at the moment in the games. I cannot comment much more about that.”

The Colombia international racked up 50 appearances, scored 17 goals, and provided eight assists last season, featuring in an unfamiliar No.9 position.

Luis Diaz, who joined Liverpool from Porto in 2022, has just two years left on his contract.

Díaz said: “I’m very happy, it means a lot to me to be part of FC Bayern – they’re one of the biggest clubs in the world. I want to help my new team with my way of playing football and my character.

“My goal is to win every possible title, and that’s what we’ll work for every day as a team.”

FC Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen added: “In Luis Díaz, we have succeeded in bringing in one of the best left wingers in the Premier League.

“He brings real player character from Liverpool to FC Bayern – he’s won silverware with every one of his clubs to date.

“As a team, we were able to work together to realise this transfer in a targeted manner and are delighted to have a top international who will give our team important impetus and also enrich the Bundesliga.

“We would like to thank Liverpool for what were fair and serious negotiations at all times.”