Luis Diaz describes Bayern Munich move as ‘the correct one’ after Barcelona talks

Madrid – Luis Diaz underlined that his €70 million switch to Bayern Munich last summer was “the correct decision,” revealing that while Barcelona made an approach, the Bundesliga champions offered the clearest path for his future.

The Colombian winger, who opened the scoring in Bayern’s 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first-leg victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday night, told Movistar+ that he weighed every option before leaving Liverpool.

“There were talks, as is typical in the transfer market, with several teams. There were talks with Barcelona, that’s true,” Diaz said, as carried by Marca. “I made it very objectively, considering what was coming up for my future, which was very important… I’m very happy to be at Bayern, it’s a great club.”

Barcelona had identified Diaz as the primary target to reinforce their attack, with director of football Deco leading the chase. Yet once it became apparent that Liverpool’s valuation placed the winger beyond the club’s financial reach, the Blaugrana shifted focus. Athletic Club’s Nico Williams was considered next, but salary-limit concerns ultimately steered the Catalans toward a loan swoop for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.

President Joan Laporta confirmed in July that Diaz was keen on a move to Camp Nou, stating: “It’s true that I also liked Luis Diaz, a very complete player, but due to his circumstances, with a Liverpool very entrenched it was complicated although I thank the player who wanted to come at all times.”

Diaz, now settled in Munich, harbours no second thoughts. “Coming to Bayern was the correct decision. I am very happy, and I enjoy every game,” he added after his man-of-the-match display against Madrid.

The 28-year-old’s early strike has put Bayern in the driver’s seat ahead of the return leg, and his form since arriving in Germany suggests the club’s record investment will continue to pay dividends on Europe’s biggest stage.