With the arrival of Hansi Flick, Barça has a long-term project. The sports management, led by Deco, focuses its efforts on strengthening the squad, and the name that stands out the most is Luis Díaz.
The Colombian winger from Liverpool is Barça's main target for the summer market. His profile fits perfectly with the team's needs, and the management considers him a market opportunity.
A strategic signing
Barça needs a top-level left winger, and Luis Díaz meets all the requirements. He is fast, disruptive, and has a goal-scoring ability, in addition to great defensive commitment, something Flick values highly in his attacking players.
At 27 years old, Díaz is in his footballing prime. He has also demonstrated his quality in both the Premier League and the Champions League. Moreover, his style fits with Barça's offensive philosophy, making him an ideal reinforcement.
Deco's endorsement
Deco knows Luis Díaz well from his time at Porto. In fact, Barça already had him on their radar before he signed for Liverpool in 2022. Now, the technical secretary believes the time has come to go after him.
The Colombian has a contract until 2027, but his future at Anfield is not assured. Liverpool is in a rebuilding process following Jürgen Klopp's departure and might be open to listening to offers for some of its stars.
Competition and price
The biggest obstacle for Barça will be the price. Luis Díaz is an important player at Liverpool, and his signing won't be cheap. There is talk of a figure that could be around 70-80 million euros, a high amount for the delicate financial situation of the blaugrana club.
However, Barça will look for ways to make the operation viable. Including players in the negotiation or seeking a staggered payment is not ruled out.
Additionally, the Colombian has already expressed his admiration for Barça on several occasions, which could facilitate negotiations. His desire to wear the blaugrana jersey could be key in putting pressure on Liverpool.
Luis Díaz: the chosen one
With Flick already on the bench, Barça is clear about its next step: securing the signing of Luis Díaz. The coming months will be crucial, but at Can Barça, they trust that Luis Díaz will be the big reinforcement of the summer.
The fans are already excited about the possibility of seeing Luis Díaz at Camp Nou. Now, everything depends on the negotiations.