Liverpool, England - In a significant development that has sent ripples through the football world, Liverpool FC has reportedly agreed a deal to sell Colombian winger Luis Diaz to German champions Bayern Munich. The transfer, believed to be in the region of £65.5 million (€75 million), marks a surprising turn of events, especially given Liverpool's initial reluctance to part ways with one of their key attacking players.

Diaz, 28, has been at the center of transfer speculation for weeks, with interest also coming from Barcelona and even Paris Saint-Germain at various points this summer. However, it is Bayern Munich who appear to have secured his signature, with reports suggesting the player has been granted permission to leave Liverpool's pre-season tour in Japan to finalize the move.

The decision to sell comes despite Diaz having two years remaining on his contract at Anfield. While Liverpool had publicly maintained a stance of not wanting to sell the winger, it has emerged that the player and his representatives have been pushing for a move, primarily due to a desire for an improved contract that Liverpool was seemingly unwilling to offer. Sources indicate that there was an "insurmountable gap" between Liverpool's contract offers and Diaz's demands, leading to frustration within the player's camp. It is understood that Liverpool had, in fact, made two attempts to extend his contract, but an agreement could not be reached.

Diaz's absence from Liverpool's recent friendly against AC Milan in Hong Kong further fueled the rumors, with new manager Arne Slot confirming post-match that the decision was due to doubts over the player's future.

For Liverpool, the sale of Diaz represents a substantial profit, having signed him from Porto in January 2022 for a guaranteed £37.5 million. The funds generated from this sale, along with other departures this summer, are expected to provide Arne Slot with significant resources to reshape his squad. Early reports suggest Liverpool may now intensify their pursuit of a replacement, with players like PSG winger Bradley Barcola and even Newcastle's Alexander Isak being linked as potential targets.

For Bayern Munich, the acquisition of Luis Diaz is a major coup. With Jamal Musiala reportedly sidelined for a "long period" due to injury, Diaz provides a high-quality, direct, and dynamic wide player who can immediately bolster their attacking options under new manager Vincent Kompany. His pace, dribbling ability, and goal threat will be a valuable asset as Bayern look to continue their dominance in the Bundesliga and challenge for European honors.

As Luis Diaz prepares for a new chapter in his career in Germany, his departure from Anfield will undoubtedly leave a void. However, for both clubs, this transfer marks a significant strategic move, with Liverpool securing a substantial fee and Bayern adding a proven talent to their ranks. The next few days will likely see the official confirmation of the transfer, concluding one of the summer's most talked-about sagas.