Liverpool are set to offer Luis Diaz a new contract as part of their ongoing efforts to secure key players for the long term, according to This is Anfield.
Diaz drew interest from two of Europe’s biggest clubs over the summer, with Barcelona particularly keen on strengthening their wide positions.
However, after returning from the Copa América and joining the final stages of pre-season, it quickly became clear that Arne Slot views the 27-year-old as a key player.
This has been validated by Díaz’s impressive start to the season, where he has scored three goals and provided one assist in three appearances, even keeping Cody Gakpo out of the starting lineup.
This Is Anfield claims that the Reds are preparing to open negotiations on a new deal for the winger, reflecting his important role since his arrival from Porto in 2022.
Diaz joined Liverpool in a deal worth up to £50 million, with initial reports suggesting a weekly wage of around £55,000.
This is relatively modest compared to other members of the squad, with Mohamed Salah currently earning £350,000 per week and Federico Chiesa around £120,000 per week.
Díaz’s current contract is set to expire in 2027, along with eight other first-team players.
The club aims to avoid the contract issues that arose this summer with Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Liverpool’s approach has traditionally been to offer new players relatively low initial contracts, with performance-based incentives leading to improved deals in the future.
Having made 101 appearances for the club, with 27 goals and 14 assists, Diaz has already demonstrated his value to the Reds.
He is now adapting well to Slot’s new system. The arrival of Slot seems to have revitalized several players, including the Colombian.
Salah admitted after Sunday’s 3-0 victory over Manchester United that he felt out of his “comfort zone” once again.
“It’s quite tricky to say, but we had Jurgen for seven years, so you kind of get in your comfort zone somehow,” Salah told Sky Sports.
“He was always trying to push us outside our comfort zone, but you know, if you are with a manager for seven years somehow you get into your comfort zone.
“But with a new manager, he comes with his style and he just wants everybody to adapt.”
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