The departure of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich has taken an unexpected turn, as some Liverpool fans are now criticising the Colombian winger for comments made during his first press conference with the German giants.

Diaz recently completed a high-profile transfer to Bayern Munich worth £65.5 million, signing a four-year deal under the leadership of new boss Vincent Kompany. Despite still having two years left on his contract at Anfield, the 28-year-old opted to begin a new chapter in the Bundesliga.

During his time with the Reds, Diaz made 148 appearances and bagged 41 goals, playing a key role in Liverpool’s success by helping them lift four major trophies, including the Premier League, FA Cup, and two Carabao Cups. His contributions had made him a fan favourite—until now.

As he was officially unveiled in Munich, Diaz expressed his delight at joining Bayern and shared his motivations behind the move. “I’m very happy to be here at this great club,” he said. “The welcome has been really warm, and I’m excited to get started.”

But what truly ruffled feathers on Merseyside were his remarks about ambition. “I chose Bayern because it matches my personal goals. I have high expectations, and I wanted to be part of a big, ambitious team. The aim is to win everything.”

Those words didn’t sit well with many Liverpool fans, some of whom interpreted the comments as a subtle dig at his former club.

Social media quickly lit up with reactions:

“So Liverpool isn’t ambitious now?”

“Lucho basically said we’re not a big club. That’s wild.”

“This is disrespectful to the same club that revived his career.”


Despite the backlash, Liverpool boss Arne Slot had nothing but praise for Diaz, calling him a joy to work with. “He always trained with a smile, even when he wasn’t in the starting XI. We’ll miss his personality—and his song—immensely.”

While Diaz’s exit initially seemed respectful, his post-transfer comments may have reopened emotional wounds among fans still coming to terms with his departure.