Bayern Munich CEO, Jan-Christian Dreesen has welcomed new signing Luis Diaz to the club saying “he brings real player character.”
Softfootball understands that the Colombian will wear the number 14 jersey and has penned a long-term deal that will see him at the club until 2029.
Speaking to Bayern Munich’s media channel after the signing of Diaz, Dreesen expressed his delight at the arrival of the player he describes as of the best wingers.
He said:
“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.”
Also Bayern Munich’s influential board member for sport, Max Eberl joined the rest of the club to welcome the player.
He said:
“Luis Díaz is a player with international experience, enormous quality, terrific skills and great reliability who will help our team immediately. We’re delighted we’ve been able to bring him to FC Bayern.
“Transfers like this work when every cog in the machine fits together. Our fans can look forward to watching an exceptional player.”
Watch Luis Diaz announce his arrival on Bayern Munich’s official X handle:
Luis hier – Ein paar erste Worte an euch! 🤳#ServusLuis pic.twitter.com/09NHDzmvmo
— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) July 30, 2025
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Diaz joined Liverpool in January 2022 from FC Porto and went on to make 148 competitive appearances for the Reds, scoring 41 goals and recording 23 assists.
Luis Diaz won the Premier League, FA Cup, Community Shield and the English League Cup twice. He has also represented Colombia 64 times, scoring 19 goals and was top scorer at the 2020/21 Copa América.
