Premier League Transfers LIVE: Liverpool – Liverpool have completed the signing of Colombian forward Luis Díaz from Porto “subject to the successful granting of a work permit and international clearance.” The 25-year-old Colombian has signed a long-term contract to move to Anfield for a reported fee of around £37.5m fee plus £12.5m in add-ons. Follow InsideSport.IN for the latest transfer news and updates.
Premier League Transfers LIVE: Liverpool have completed the signing of FC Porto forward Luis Díaz
It is believed Liverpool have beaten off interest from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur for Díaz, who has scored 16 goals in 24 appearances in all competitions so far this season. Díaz has been at Porto since 2019, arriving from Junior FC and won the Portuguese league title and domestic cup during his time at the club. He also found the net four times while representing Colombia at Copa América 2021.
We have completed the signing of Luis Diaz from FC Porto, subject to the successful granting of a work permit and international clearance ✍️😄 #VamosLuis
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 30, 2022
Premier League Transfers LIVE: Liverpool’s Official Statement after signing Luis Díaz
“Liverpool Football Club have completed the signing of Luis Diaz from FC Porto, subject to the successful granting of a work permit and international clearance. The 25-year-old has signed a long-term contract with the Reds after passing a medical and finalising personal terms.
Diaz will arrive on Merseyside once he has completed international duty with Colombia, who face Argentina in a World Cup qualifier in Cordoba on Tuesday evening. He joins Liverpool after two-and-a-half seasons with FC Porto, where he made 125 appearances and scored 41 goals, and will wear the No.23 shirt.
The forward faced the Reds twice in this season’s Champions League group stage with the Portuguese side and had netted 14 times in 18 league runouts this term. He had previously represented Barranquilla FC and Junior FC in his homeland before making the switch to Europe in 2019. To date, Diaz has 31 caps for Colombia, with seven goals for his country.”
Premier League Transfers LIVE: Liverpool have completed the signing of Luis Díaz
Fabrizio Romano – Liverpool are confident to sign all paperworks for Luís Diaz deal in the next 24 hours, waiting for the player to arrive in England next week. Visa application in process. Here we go and top signing for Reds, approved directly by Jurgen Klopp who’s big fan of Diaz.
Luís Diaz after completing first part of medical in Argentina, ready to pen his contract until June 2027. Agreement reached between clubs for €40m guaranteed fee upfront plus €20m add ons. Paperworks to be completed soon.
Premier League Transfers LIVE: Liverpool have completed the signing of FC Porto forward Luis Díaz
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