Braga supervisor Carlos Carvalhal believes Luis Diaz will change into a celebrity of the Premier League as he is an ideal match for Liverpool.
Diaz, 25, penned a long-term take care of the Reds on Sunday, with Liverpool paying Porto within the area of £37.5m for his providers. That payment is more likely to rise, with £12.5m value of add-ons mentioned to be within the deal. The Colombia worldwide has joined a facet nonetheless battling on 4 fronts this season.
Overhauling Manchester Metropolis within the Premier League appears to be like a troublesome job. However victory of their recreation in hand will see Jurgen Klopp’s males simply six factors behind the champions.
The addition of Diaz will do their trigger no hurt in any respect. And Klopp sung his praises after the deal was accomplished.
“We consider he has every little thing wanted to suit into our manner and adapt to the Premier League, each bodily and mentally,” he informed the membership’s official web site.
“He’s a participant who’s hungry for fulfillment and is aware of it’s important to struggle to get what you need. He’s a fighter, little doubt. He’s a skilful crew participant who has at all times the purpose in thoughts.”
Carvalhal agrees, having witnessed the winger’s abilities at shut hand in Portugal.
“He might be one of many stars of the league subsequent season,” the previous Swansea Metropolis chief mentioned, per The Mail. “He was one of the best participant within the league final season, he did completely unbelievable, he performed on the left facet with a right-foot.
“And he scores objectives, he’s very intense, particularly in assault. He’s a unbelievable participant.”
Diaz the ultimate piece of the Liverpool puzzle
Liverpool’s attacking stars have been sensational in 2021-2022. Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino are a formidable quartet.
That foursome has now grown by one and Carvalhal is adamant that Diaz will dovetail beautifully with these already at Anfield.
“Everyone knows how Liverpool play,” he added. “It’s like when you may have a quantity in your footwear, you’re a quantity eight for instance, and also you have a look at the footwear and say they’re precisely my quantity. That’s Luis Diaz to Liverpool.
“He’s dynamic, quick, very sturdy, inventive, and superb one-on-one.”
Diaz scored 14 objectives and registered 5 assists in 18 league appearances for Porto this marketing campaign.
Timeline for Diaz arrival emerges
The South American is at present on worldwide responsibility with Colombia for World Cup qualifiers. And journalist Pipe Sierra has taken to Twitter to stipulate his itinerary for the following few days.
“Luis Diaz will journey to Bogota tonight after which go to Europe; is anticipated in Liverpool on Thursday,” he tweeted. “On Friday he’ll course of the work allow and get to know Liverpool’s headquarters.”
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