Luis Díaz is a true star in today's soccer scene, and his recent seasons speak for themselves. The Colombian is at the top, and winning the Premier League this season has increased interest in him. One of the teams most interested in him is Barça, a club that has been pursuing his signing for some time now.
Barça has gradually managed to emerge from its financial crisis and is on the right track; there are more and more resources. Deco, despite having been heavily criticized, is managing to make several footballers want to sign for the club. After much controversy over the next winger, Luis Díaz has made headlines with his latest gesture.
Luis Díaz and his situation with Barça
Luis Díaz is under contract with Liverpool until 2027 and, according to several media outlets, Liverpool doesn't want to keep him on their roster. The Colombian has gradually lost prominence and is no longer considered indispensable. In any case, they won't let him leave for less than €70 million.
The amount they're asking for is a bit high for Barça, which is still recovering from past problems. Deco has been proposing the signing of the winger for a long time, but his high price has made it complicated. A few days ago, Luis Díaz started following the team from the Catalan capital on social media.
Luis Díaz's gesture hasn't gone unnoticed, as he followed Barça on Instagram just as rumors about his signing are everywhere. If Deco manages to get the English club to lower the amount they're asking for the Colombia international, it's likely he'll try to finalize his signing. Flick has already given his approval, and everything will be decided over the coming weeks, which will be crucial.
Deco and his moves
Deco was one of the most criticized people in Barça's board, but the quality of his work has skyrocketed. The hiring of the German coach was his doing, and he hit the right note. The Catalans' results this year have been impressive, and next season will get even better.
Luis Díaz has scored 17 goals and provided 8 assists this year; very good numbers considering his reduced prominence. His strong stats make him a great asset, but his age (28 years old), compared to the price they've set for him, puts off several big clubs.