The Father Of The Liverpool Forward Declines To Dismiss The Possibility Of A Future Transfer To Spain
According to the winger’s father, Luis Diaz may contemplate leaving Liverpool for La Liga at some point in the future. Since his arrival at Anfield from Porto in January 2022 for a fee of £37.5m, Diaz has become an integral part of the Premier League powerhouse.
He has contributed 22 goals and 13 assists in 86 appearances across all competitions, showcasing his resilience by bouncing back from a knee injury suffered during the 2022-23 season to reclaim a regular spot this season.
Despite facing occasional criticism regarding his performance, the Colombian international has still managed to contribute 11 goals and five assists.
With a contract running until 2027, there remains a possibility that Diaz will choose to stay at Liverpool for the foreseeable future, even as the club undergoes a managerial transition later this year.
However, despite these speculations, the 27-year-old has still been linked with potential moves elsewhere, with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly monitoring the situation closely.
If a transfer opportunity arises in the future, it’s natural that clubs from Spain would be interested, with Barcelona already rumored to be admirers.
However, given the ongoing financial challenges faced by the Catalan giants, a move to either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid seems more plausible.
Speaking to SER Deportivos before Colombia’s friendly against Romania at Atletico’s Cívitas Metropolitano stadium on Tuesday evening, Luis Diaz’s father, Mane Diaz, expressed his preference to see his son play for one of the Madrid clubs in the future.
He stated, “When he left Porto, I wasn’t aware of any positive talks with Madrid clubs. I heard rumors, but I didn’t know if there was anything concrete.”
“With Liverpool, everything was more concrete. The direction was clearer for Luis to join there.
“There was hope that he could come here. Falcao had already been there, James too. In the end, it didn’t happen, but don’t lose hope yet. He is playing, and clubs are active.”
Falcao impressively scored 70 goals in 91 games for Atletico between 2011 and 2013, while James Rodriguez represented Real Madrid from 2014 to 2020, featuring in 125 matches.
Due to having over three years left on his contract, Liverpool might resist any offers in the summer unless Diaz indicates a desire to leave after Jurgen Klopp departs his managerial role in May.
On the other hand, Real Madrid might hesitate to strengthen their attacking options further if Kylian Mbappe joins from Paris Saint-Germain, and Atletico Madrid might find it challenging to meet any valuation set by Liverpool.
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