Luis Díaz’s move from Liverpool to Bayern Munich in July 2025 has resurfaced in Germany after Uli Hoeneß publicly praised the Colombian’s agent for his role in securing the transfer.
The Bayern honorary president, speaking in an interview with Bild, contrasted Díaz’s exit from Anfield with recent tensions surrounding Dayot Upamecano’s contract renewal. In doing so, Hoeneß described Díaz’s representative as someone who “gave everything” to complete what he suggested was a complicated deal.
Luis Díaz Liverpool exit praised by Bayern chief
Díaz left Liverpool after more than three years at Anfield, joining the Bundesliga champions in a move that followed reported interest from Barcelona. The Spanish side ultimately opted against pursuing him and instead signed Marcus Rashford on loan, clearing the path for Bayern.
According to Hoeneß, Díaz’s agent played a decisive part in navigating negotiations with Liverpool.
“Yes. Luis Díaz’s agent, for instance, fought hard to get him from Liverpool, which was very difficult. He gave everything for his client and still always spoke fairly with Liverpool. We’re happy to pay someone like that,” Hoeneß said.
The comments came as Hoeneß criticised certain agent practices during Upamecano’s contract talks, suggesting Bayern may take a firmer stance in future dealings.
Díaz impact at Bayern Munich
Díaz has made an immediate impression under Vincent Kompany. The 29-year-old has registered 19 goals and 15 assists from 32 appearances across all competitions this season.
| Stat (2025/26) | Luis Díaz |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 32 |
| Goals | 19 |
| Assists | 15 |
source: sofascore match data – 16 February 2026
Those numbers underline his importance as Bayern lead the Bundesliga table, progress deep into the Champions League and reach the DFB-Pokal semi-finals.
Having followed Liverpool’s squad evolution since Arne Slot’s arrival, Díaz’s departure marked a significant transition in their attacking structure. However, the club ultimately sanctioned the move, and Bayern have since reaped the benefit.
It remains too early to determine how history will judge the transfer from Liverpool’s perspective, but from Bayern’s side the deal is clearly viewed as a success.
Key Insights
- Uli Hoeneß praised Díaz’s agent for facilitating his Liverpool exit.
- Bayern viewed negotiations with Liverpool as difficult.
- Díaz has 19 goals and 15 assists this season.
- The comments came amid criticism of other agent dealings.
- Bayern are competing on multiple fronts domestically and in Europe.
What’s Next
Bayern continue their pursuit of domestic and European honours, with Díaz central to their attacking plans. Attention will now turn to maintaining consistency through the decisive months of the campaign.
Liverpool, meanwhile, continue their rebuild under Arne Slot. Much will depend on how both clubs’ seasons conclude when assessing the broader impact of Díaz’s departure.
Was Díaz’s move a masterstroke for Bayern, or will Liverpool ultimately feel vindicated by their decision?
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