The Colombian winger was touted as the Senegalese superstar’s successor at Anfield, having arrived at the club six months before Mané’s departure in 2022. Díaz had his struggles in the wake of a scintillating first few months, but leaves the club off the back of his best season in Liverpool colours.

Diaz had a contract with Liverpool until June 2027 but made it clear to the Anfield club that he wanted to leave.