The German football legend had been critical of the value of the signing of the Colombian. However, Guajiro's performance in the first official game managed to change the perception.
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Luis Díaz could not ask for a better premiere in Germany. Holder in the Super Cup, decisive goal, lifted title and a first ovation that seems to mark the beginning of a new story at Bayern Munich. The funny thing is that, in addition to conquering the fans, the Colombian also ended up changing the opinion of one of his toughest critics: Lothar Matthäus.
The historic captain of the German team, figure of Bayern in the 80s and 90s, was among the first to question the signing. Not due to lack of quality – Matthäus always recognized the power and speed of Guajiro – but for the price. “Seventy -five million for a player who approaches at 30,” he said at the time, doubting the investment.
But after seeing it in action against Stuttgart, the speech took a turn. In your analysis for Sky SportsMatthäus not only praised Díaz's work, but he described him as a reinforcement essential For Bayern.
“The team still has a margin of improvement, but with Jonathan Tah and Luis Díaz, two newcomers with experience, integration is already noticeable. Díaz is essential for this Bayern,” he said.
Disagree with Harry Kane
The contrast came when Harry Kane, scorer and loud voice of the locker room, declared that the template was short and needed more signings. Matthäus refuted it: “I did not understand those comments well. Díaz and Tah are essential reinforcements, and also added an interesting midfielder like Tom Bischof. When Musiala, Davies and Ito return from their injuries, Bayern will have enough quality and variants.”
The former mediocampist went further and asked that Vincent Kompany, coach Bavaro, dares to shoot the young people who stood out in the preseason: Paul Wanner, Jonah Kusi-appare, Wisdom Mike, among others. For him, Bayern has more closet background than he believes.
Questioned
Díaz's case summarizes football's volatility: in weeks it went from being indicated as a expensive signing and unnecessary to receive the approval seal of one of the great symbols of the club.
The Colombian not only responded with an immediate goal and title, he also showed what they asked in Munich: defensive sacrifice, solidarity with Guerreiro in the band and the offensive spark that made him a figure of Liverpool.
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