In the winter of 2022, Colombian international Luis Diaz joined Liverpool after a fierce battle with Tottenham. He has been a member of the team since the moment he joined, and has contributed 22 goals and 13 assists in 85 games, showing a level of coordination that makes it seem as if he has been with the club for several years.
He has contributed 22 goals and 13 assists in 85 games and has been an important member of the team, although he has lost some of his sharpness for a while due to his condition. Despite a string of injuries this season, he has already made 38 appearances and continues to create chances from the left wing with his speedy and sharp dribbling.
There were rumors that Barcelona was interested in the 27-year-old winger, although the true reason for the interest was unknown. And according to the international media outlet El Heraldo de Colombia, Barcelona president Joan Laporta and the player’s agent, Carlos van Stralen, held discussions.
The meeting was set up to ascertain the amount of money the Spanish club would need to acquire the player. However, when the Colombian’s agent informed him that the Reds were demanding 140 million euros, he stopped the move to acquire the player.
Given the Catalan club’s financial situation, it is unlikely that negotiations will be opened at the current price, and interest will have to shift to other targets.
From Liverpool’s point of view, they are not driven by the need to sell, as they would not easily let go of their regular status, which is under contract until June 2027. At 27 years of age, he is at the peak of his career, and should be able to score goals and provide assists again next season.
Will Barcelona still insist on acquiring the former Porto forward?