Luis Diaz Had A Chance To Talk To Wirtz Before Decided To Move To Bayern Munich

Luis Diaz got a little picture of Florian Wirtz's Bundesliga before deciding to join Bayern Munich (Instagram/@luisdiaz19_).

JAKARTA - Bayern Munich striker Luis Diaz described his move to the Bundesliga as a major gamble. He said he had discussed the transfer with Florian Wirtz before leaving Anfield.

"I already have a little knowledge about Bundesliga. I love watching football and all the competitions."

"I had the opportunity to talk to Florian at Liverpool. I know it's a physically full league. I look forward to a great debut."

"I've been at this club for about two weeks. I need time to adapt," Diaz said.

Diaz joined the 2024/2025 Bundesliga champions with a deal worth 65.5 million pounds last month, having enjoyed a brilliant season when Liverpool dominated the 2024/2025 Premier League.

According to ESPN, Diaz first hinted at wanting to leave Liverpool in the summer of 2024, but the club remained firm when they judged the squad and the market.

Two separate attempts to approve a contract extension failed due to a gap between supply and demand, which has left Liverpool with a heavy heart in approving his departure this summer.

The Colombian started his career with a dream at his new club on Sunday, August 17, 2025, scoring a crucial goal in Bayern Munich 2-1 over VfB Stuttgart in the DFL Super Cup.

"I'm very happy and satisfied with how this weekend went. As you said, this is my first official game, my first goal, and my first title."

"Yes, I dream of coming here to achieve great things and give my best. I try to enjoy football."

"It was a big bet. I am very grateful to the management for calling me and trusting me."

"It's always my responsibility to respond on the pitch and contribute with what I know, be ready to help the coaching staff, start this way, and together with my team-mates it's really amazing," said the 28-year-old player.

D wayz celebrated the goal by paying tribute to his former Liverpool teammate, Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash last month with his brother, Andre Silva.

"It's very tough. The fact that he's no longer with us and we lost an amazing team-mate is incredible."

"No one is ready to receive news like this and feel fine when facing a situation like this."

"He is a great team-mate for me. We will remember him with great love. He will always live in our memories."

"To be able to dedicate this goal to him is something special. I have planned it," Diaz said remembering the impact of Jota's death.