Luis Diaz transfer to Bayern Munich raises concerns addressed by Harry Kane
Bayern Munich's New Signing Luis Diaz Thriving with Spanish-Speaking Teammate Joshua Kimmich
Luis Diaz, the latest addition to Bayern Munich, is seamlessly integrating into his new team thanks to a close bond with senior player Joshua Kimmich, who speaks Spanish. This connection has been instrumental in helping Diaz overcome the language barriers he faced during his time in the Premier League due to his struggles with English.
Diaz, who joined Bayern last week in a deal worth £65.5million, made his debut in the friendly against Lyon, playing the entire second half of the match which ended in a 2-1 win. In the Bayern Munich dressing room, videos show Diaz and Kimmich engaging in friendly exchanges in Spanish, facilitating Diaz's integration into the squad and easing his settling-in process in Munich.
Kimmich, a senior figure in the team, has been acting as a makeshift translator for Diaz, and his Spanish skills have been particularly significant for the new signing. The presence of Spanish-speaking teammates and staff at Liverpool was more common, but at Bayern this support was less immediately available, making Kimmich’s Spanish skills a valuable asset.
Harry Kane, the England captain, praised Diaz after his debut, stating that he looks hungry, sharp, and effective in the final third. Kane also expressed that they will need Diaz this season and it's exciting to have him. His comments were made post-match after Bayern's friendly against Lyon.
However, Diaz's teammate João Palhinha, who can speak Spanish, is set to leave Bayern Munich, potentially leaving Diaz without a translator. Palhinha spent a lot of his first training session with Diaz, acting as a valuable language partner during his settling-in period.
Despite Diaz's English being considered acceptable by Harry Kane, his struggles with the language during his time in the Premier League posed a challenge in communication. Jürgen Klopp, Diaz's former manager at Liverpool, once questioned how Diaz spoke with other players at the club.
Meanwhile, Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign João Palhinha on loan with an option to buy. Palhinha played no part in Bayern's friendly against Lyon due to the speculation over his future. The Spurs' option to make the move permanent for Palhinha stands at £26million.
Vincent Kompany, Bayern's coach, often speaks English, but the multilingual environment at Bayern has been beneficial for Diaz, especially having Kimmich who speaks Spanish as a valuable communication partner and "new best friend."
- Despite the language barriers he faced in the Premier League, Luis Diaz's ability to communicate with Joshua Kimmich in Spanish has been instrumental for his smooth integration into Bayern Munich.
- The Premier League is not the only league where Luis Diaz has played football; he also has experience in the Spanish leagues and the Champions League with Liverpool.
- Harry Kane has predicted that Bayern Munich will need Luis Diaz during the upcoming season, expressing his excitement about the new signing after the friendly against Lyon.
- Joao Palhinha, who can speak Spanish and has been a valuable language partner for Luis Diaz in the Bayern Munich dressing room, is set to move to Tottenham on loan with an option to buy.
- The multilingual environment at Bayern Munich is beneficial for players like Luis Diaz, as they have teammates such as Joshua Kimmich who can communicate with them in Spanish, making football a truly global sport.
