Bundesliga
Luis Díaz's Bayern Munich career is up and running after the Bavarians' new attacking star was unveiled to the world in his new colours and trained at the team's Säbener Straße headquarters for the first time on Thursday.
The 28-year-old Colombian winger - signed from Premier League champions Liverpool FC - was in high spirits as he worked out with his new teammates in mild conditions in Munich.
From there, it was on to the club's media room, where the South American speedster attended his first press conference as a Bayern player.
"I'm just happy to be part of the Bayern family; I've always dreamed of playing for the biggest clubs [and] I'm fulfilling a dream with this," the Barrancas native said. "It's [now] about getting used to the club as quickly as possible and helping the team. Being at such a big club is special," Díaz added.
Most recently a Premier League winner at Liverpool, the new No. 14 at Bayern will provide attacking flair from the wing and through the centre and offers the record champions a vital forward outlet as they look to defend their Bundesliga title in 2025/26.
Díaz is also eager to rack up the goals and assists for FCB, just as he has done throughout his club career with Barranquilla, Atlético Junior, Porto and Liverpool and at international level with Colombia, all the while revelling in his on-field duties.
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"I like to enjoy football; I always have a smile on my face," Díaz beamed. "I want to enjoy every moment that life gives me. Smiling is always important [but] I have a strong character on the pitch."
Asked at his maiden Bayern media briefing what his preferred position might be with his new side, the two-time Portuguese league winner said, "I can play up front or on the wing. The coach has told me he sees me preferably on the left side, but I'll play where I'm needed. I want to help the team, that's the priority."
Sitting alongside Díaz, Bayern's board member for sport, Max Eberl, cut an equally enthusiastic figure.
"It was clear we wanted to do something in attack," he explained. "We wanted pace, one-v-one ability and consistency. We then landed on Luis fairly quickly. [He] brings everything we need. He'll have an instant impact."
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Asked about any further arrivals in this transfer window, Eberl said, "We're very happy with the squad. There's still time, so we'll see what happens."
However, this day was undoubtedly about one man, with Díaz more than happy to talk about his excitement at teaming up with some of the world's best players at Bayern. "I'm really looking forward to playing with the whole team," he said.
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"Harry Kane is a great striker with unbelievable qualities who'll support me a lot. Michael Olise has similar qualities to me. I'll learn a lot from the others and I'm very happy to share a dressing room with them. I want to get to know them all."
And on gaining his first taste of the Bundesliga? The Colombian admitted he had already been chatting with a young legend of the division in ex-Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, with whom Díaz crossed paths with briefly at Liverpool.
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"I know what kind of football is played here; Florian told me that the Bundesliga has a high intensity, comparable to the Premier League," Bayern's new arrival explained. "The stadiums are always full here. Florian wished me a lot of luck."
With his official unveiling out of the way, Díaz can look forward to Saturday's friendly against Lyon and getting those all-important first minutes of action alongside his new teammates under his belt.
For now, it's very much welcome to the Bundesliga, Luis Díaz.