From modest salary to well-paid star

Luis Díaz is already in Munich to officially become a Bayern Munich player, and while his arrival is big news on the pitch, the most dramatic change will be in his bank account. After a brilliant stint at Liverpool, where he was never rewarded with a salary upgrade, the Colombian is now set to sign a deal that places him among the top earners at the German club.

During his time at Anfield, Díaz earned just $3.7 million net per season, a surprisingly low figure considering his importance to the team. He ranked 19th in salary within the squad—far behind stars like Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, who earned three to four times more. Despite his consistent performances and key role in attack, Liverpool never offered him a renewal or significant raise.

Bayern pays him like a superstar

Now, at Bayern Munich, the story will be different. Díaz is set to earn around $16.3 million gross per year, which translates to about $10.4 million net, according to German media reports. His contract runs until June 2029, with the possibility of a fifth year.

The Bavarian club not only paid over $86.7 million for his transfer, but also convinced him with a salary worthy of his status as an international star. With this new income, Díaz will earn at a level comparable to Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka, and just behind Harry Kane, the club’s top earner.

A bold project and a key role

Beyond the financial side, Díaz was also drawn to the sporting project led by Vincent Kompany, who sees him as the starting left winger in a fearsome attack alongside Harry Kane and Michael Olise. His arrival also addresses Bayern’s urgent need for offensive reinforcements after a titleless season.

The Colombian lands in Germany hungry for protagonism, eager for a new challenge in a different league, and confident that he’ll finally be treated as what he truly is: a world-class figure—on the pitch and on the payroll.