The football world has been rocked by recent rumors surrounding Luis Díaz (26 years old), the talented Colombian winger who shines in the Premier League. Despite having a contract with Liverpool until 2027 and express his satisfaction on several occasions in England, speculation about his future has arisen again, this time linking him to the FC Barcelona. Along these lines, it was the Argentine journalist Christian Martin, recognized for his coverage on DIRECTV Sports, who dropped the informative ‘bomb’ during the program Total soccer. According to Martin, Barça would be interested in signing the guajiro as reinforcement for their left wing, thus seeking to enhance their offensive game.
“At Liverpool they are waiting, at some point, for an offer from Barcelona for Luis Díaz,” Martin revealed in his report from Europe. The Argentine journalist not only revealed the alleged interest, but also provided details about the potential negotiations. According to his sources, Barcelona would be considering offering Frenkie de Jong as part of the operation.
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“Frenkie de Jong would be the one. “De Jong would go to Liverpool and, if the numbers work out, Luis would agree to go to Barcelona.” Martin stated. This information, although not officially confirmed, has unleashed a wave of speculation and expectations among fans of both clubs.
The Argentine journalist’s version is based on a wish that Luis Díaz expressed during his first days in professional football. In an interview when he was starting his career with Junior, the Colombian confessed his affection for Barcelona and his dream of playing for the Barça team when he made the leap to European football.
Is Luis Díaz a Barcelona fan?
The video of that interview has resurfaced, becoming the evidence that fuels the hopes of Barcelona fans. However, it is worth highlighting the words of Díaz himself in November 2022, where he expressed his commitment to Liverpool: “I am very grateful for the opportunity they have given me.”
This situation poses an intriguing scenario in the transfer market. Will Luis Díaz be the new face at the Camp Nou? Will the proposed Frenkie de Jong swap materialize? There are unknowns that only time will resolve, but the truth is that the name of Luis Díaz has once again been the focus of attention in the transfer market and Barcelona and Liverpool fans are waiting for what may happen in the next few years. months.
Luis Díaz, an old desire of Barcelona
In November 2022, Joan Laporta, president of Barcelona, confessed during a trip to Colombia that the club he manages was interested in signing Luis Díaz after the great performance he had in the last Copa América. However, Liverpool took the player after paying 47 million euros.
“At that moment we had just landed at the club and Liverpool beat us to it. “We were considering his incorporation, but we were in an economic situation that we had to resolve and reverse,” declared on his most recent visit to Colombia.
How much is Luis Díaz valued?
Considered one of the best Colombian players of the moment, according to Transfermarkt, a German portal specialized in the valuation of soccer players, Luis Díaz, born on January 13, 1997, in Barracas, the guajiro is valued at 75 million euros. Also international with Colombia, with a past in Junior and Porto, he can act as a winger or interior on the left.
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