Liverpool have agreed to a €75 million deal with Bayern Munich for Luis Diaz, marking the end of a memorable Anfield chapter.

The Colombian arrived in the winter of 2022 from Porto after impressing former Reds manager Jurgen Klopp.

Liverpool was chasing a quadruple in 2022, and his arrival gave Klopp and his men a new lease on life. At a time when Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane were away at AFCON, Diaz added crucial dynamism to the frontline.

His blistering pace, flicks, and tricks caught the eyes of the Anfield faithful instantly in his Premier League debut against Leicester City.

This was on full display just a month into his arrival. He played 97 minutes at Wembley as Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to seal the Carabao Cup, Diaz’s first trophy in Red.

Liverpool went away to Villarreal in the Champions League semi that year 2-0 up from the first leg at Anfield; the Colombian was left on the bench. The Reds saw their lead evaporate early in the first half as the Spanish side levelled up the tie.

Klopp turned to Diaz for the second half, and he once again turned the tie in Liverpool’s favour, scoring as Liverpool went on to win 3-2 on the night and qualify for the final in Paris.

His second piece of silverware came in the form of an FA Cup, once again beating Chelsea on penalties. Diaz was named man of the match and had won the domestic cup double less than six months into his Liverpool career.

However, the highs became lows; the Reds missed out on the league title by a point and then suffered defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League final. It was a heartbreaking conclusion to what had been a remarkable start to his time at Liverpool.

The difficult times continued for the Colombian international; he started the 2022-2023 season in good form but picked up an injury at the Emirates against Arsenal. He would be out for seven months.

After finally returning to the pitch, he scored his first goal since coming back against Spurs in April 2023. The emotion in his face was clear to see; all the time on the sidelines had paid off. He showed his grit, resilience, and determination to come back and play once again for Liverpool, a club he had fallen in love with. A real testament to his character and mentality.

At the start of the 2023-2024 season, he was given the number seven shirt, an iconic number in the history of the club, and he started the season on fire. Netting at Stamford Bridge and an acrobatic finish at Anfield against Bournemouth.

However, disaster struck for him once again; this time a personal family matter put a temporary pause on his season, but he once again showed his true strength when he netted a late equaliser against Luton Town on his return.

His song became a regular fixture shortly after. It was heard in stands up and down the country and in Europe too. Bars, pubs, and the streets around Anfield all sang his name with such joy, showing just how loved he was and how far he had come in Liverpool red.

The Reds were up against Chelsea in 2024 in yet another Carabao Cup final. A depleted side was inspired by Diaz’s energy and tireless running as the kids beat Chelsea, giving him a third winner’s medal.

After Jurgen Klopp’s departure there were question marks surrounding Liverpool, but new head coach Arne Slot made sure those quickly disappeared. A key weapon in the Dutchman’s system was Luis Diaz in the centre forward position; the Colombian was reinvented.

He scored the first goal at Anfield under Slot, a quick-fire double against Bournemouth, another double at Old Trafford, and then a hat trick on Bonfire Night against Bayer Leverkusen.

Liverpool was flying, and Diaz had his best season in Red.

Ending the season as Premier League champions. He scored 17 times and got 5 assists in all competitions, his most prolific season for the Reds.

He leaves as a champion, and he leaves no doubt with the support and love of the fans as a player who gave us everything he had and battled so much adversity both as a footballer and a human being.

His love for the club was clear each time he stepped foot on the pitch; that fighting spirit and passion made the fans feel like he was one of us. He was a part of a team that gave a full Anfield the Premier League trophy we craved all our lives.

A player we’ll never forget and a song we’ll no doubt sing for years to come. We say goodbye to a man who was a warrior on and off the pitch.

Good luck, and thank you, Lucho.