Luis Diaz “Really Happy” at Liverpool and “Wouldn’t Change a Thing”

With the transfer window closing for the Saudi Pro League on Thursday, there remain ongoing rumours over a second bid from Al-Ittihad for Mohamed Salah. This follows two Liverpool players already being sold to Saudi clubs – Fabinho to Al-Ittihad and Jordan Henderson to Al Ettifaq – while Roberto Firmino joined Al-Ahli on a free transfer.

Amidst all this, Luis Diaz has been subject of a bid in July. Reports of a £43.3 million offer for the Colombian were considered genuine, but the bid was rejected out of hand by Liverpool. Diaz has since begun the season in excellent form, starting all four games so far and scoring against Chelsea and Bournemouth.

The 26-year-old Colombian has expressed his happiness at being part of such a “massive club” and said he “wouldn’t change a single thing about this fantastic experience.” He added that he feels “at ease and really happy” playing alongside some of his heroes and hopes to keep realising his dreams with the club.

The Wealth of Saudi Arabia

The offer from Al-Hilal, who have since signed Neymar in an £86.3 million deal to join Malcom, Ruben Neves, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Kalidou Koulibaly and Bono, was actually worth less than what Liverpool paid for Diaz. It stands to reason that it was rejected, then, but at the time it raised further concerns over players being tempted by the riches on offer in Saudi Arabia.

The wealth of Saudi Arabia is well known, with their clubs having the financial power to attract some of the world’s biggest names. However, Liverpool can offer things no club in the Middle East can, with their heritage summed up by Diaz’s feelings walking out to You’ll Never Walk Alone. He described it as “a totally unique feeling and sensation” and “a real one-off experience” that gives him “goosebumps.”

Conclusion

It is clear that while certain players may be tempted by the wealth in Saudi Arabia, Luis Diaz is “really happy” at Liverpool and “wouldn’t change a thing.” The 26-year-old Colombian has enjoyed an excellent start to the season and expressed his happiness at being part of such a “massive club.” The offer from Al-Hilal was rejected out of hand by Liverpool, who can offer things no club in the Middle East can – namely their heritage and the unique feeling of walking out to You’ll Never Walk Alone.