Luis Manuel, the father of Liverpool forward Luis Diaz, has expressed his family’s continued hope for the Colombia international to eventually make a move to Spain.
Diaz joined Liverpool from Porto midway through the 2021-22 season, playing a key role as the Reds reached the Champions League final months later.
Despite being under contract until 2027, Liverpool are in no rush to sell Diaz. However, his father remains attentive to the possibility of interest from Spanish clubs.
Diaz, who faced injury setbacks last season, has been instrumental this term as Jurgen Klopp’s team pursues further trophies in his final season in charge.
He has stepped up admirably in the absence of players like Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah, although Salah has since returned to action.
In 39 appearances this season, Diaz has scored 11 goals and provided five assists.
Notably, three goals and three assists have come in Liverpool’s last seven league matches, raising the possibility of overseas interest in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Speaking to Cadena SER, Manuel Diaz said: “When he left Porto I was not aware that there was anything positive with Madrid clubs.
“I heard things, but I never knew if there was anything else. With Liverpool everything was more precise.
“The directive was more precise for Luis to arrive there. It was hoped that he could come here [to Spain].
“Radamel Falaco had already been there, James Rodriguez too… In the end it didn’t happen, but don’t give up hope yet. He is playing and the clubs are active.”
The 27-year-old is poised to make his return to Anfield after an impressive performance for Colombia during the international break.
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