Liverpool have signed Colombian international midfielder Luis Diaz from FC Porto, the Premier League club announced on Sunday.
This incorporation that generates doubts about the future of the Egyptian Mohamed Salah.
Díaz, 25, who signed a contract until 2027, was transferred for an amount of 37.5 million pounds (50 million dollars, 45 million euros), plus 12.5 million pounds (16.7 million euros). dollars, 15 million euros) in variables.
At the moment, there is no solution in sight in the long negotiations over the renewal of Salah, who is currently contesting the Africa Cup of Nations.
“Liverpool Football Club has completed the signing of Luis Diaz from FC Porto, subject to the successful granting of a work permit and international clearance,” the English club said in a statement posted on its website.
Díaz lands at Liverpool after two and a half seasons at FC Porto, where he played 125 games and scored 41 goals.
Diaz was rumored to be the Reds’ German manager Jurgen Klopp’s main target during the summer transfer window, but growing interest in the player, particularly from Tottenham, forced Liverpool to come forward.
At the moment, the Colombian attacker is playing with his team the qualification qualifiers for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
For this reason, Liverpool sent a delegation to Argentina, where Colombia will play on Tuesday, to carry out a medical examination before the January market closes.
The Senegalese Sadio Mane and the Brazilian Roberto Firmino will end their contract in the summer of 2023, when they will be 31 years old.
Diaz, who will add fresh blood to Liverpool’s attacking line, arrives at the English side with a flourishing reputation after scoring 16 goals in 28 games for Porto this season.
In addition, the South American winger was joint top scorer with Lionel Messi in last year’s Copa América with four goals.
