Bayern Munich receives approval to finalize the acquisition of Luis Diaz from Liverpool
Liverpool Secures Double Signing as Luis Diaz Joins Bayern Munich and Hugo Ekitike Arrives
Liverpool Football Club has seen a significant shift in its squad as the summer transfer window comes to a close. The Reds have confirmed the departure of star winger Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich, while simultaneously securing the signing of highly-rated French striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt.
After months of negotiations, Liverpool and Bayern Munich have reached an agreement for Diaz's transfer. The deal, finalized around July 30, 2025, is reported to be worth approximately £65.5 million (€75 million), including add-ons. Diaz, who had two years remaining on his Liverpool contract, had expressed his desire to leave since the summer of 2024.
Bayern Munich had made two bids for the Colombian international, with the latest reported to be €67.5m. However, Liverpool's initial rejection of the offers and their pursuit of extending Diaz's contract at Anfield ultimately proved unsuccessful. With Diaz's request to depart following Liverpool's Premier League title victory, the club has decided to sanction his move to the German giants.
Regarding the incoming player, Liverpool has agreed a significant deal to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. The initial transfer fee is reported to be £69 million, with an additional £10 million in performance-related add-ons. Ekitike, a France youth international forward, had joined Eintracht Frankfurt permanently from Paris Saint-Germain for €17.5 million the previous summer.
The transfer of Ekitike to Liverpool is part of the club's strategy to reinforce their attacking options amid potential departures, including Darwin Núñez and Federico Chiesa. The move was motivated by a strong conversation between Ekitike and Liverpool manager Arne Slot.
These moves reflect Liverpool's recent strategic recruitment to maintain competitive squad depth after Diaz's departure. The Reds' recruitment department has been praised for their market intelligence, not just for purchases, but also for potential sales.
In the end, the summer transfer window has seen Liverpool say goodbye to one of their key players while welcoming a promising young talent. The Reds will now look to the future, aiming to continue their success in the Premier League and beyond.
| Player | Transfer Status | Details | |---------------|-------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Luis Díaz | Completed transfer to Bayern Munich | £65.5m (€75m) deal finalized July 2025; deal includes add-ons | | Hugo Ekitike | Liverpool agreed transfer with Frankfurt | Initial £69m + £10m add-ons; transfer planned to boost attack |
Despite Luis Diaz's departure to Bayern Munich, Liverpool Football Club is reinforcing their squad by securing the signing of French striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. The Reds have agreed to pay £69 million for Ekitike, with additional £10 million in performance-related add-ons, to boost their attacking options.
