Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl might have tied his future to how his move for former Liverpool winger Luis Díaz plays out, but it is very clear that he believes that the Colombian is the missing link in the team’s attack.

Harry Kane started the season with a predictable goal and Luis Díaz struck on debut as Bayern Munich beat VFB Stuttgart 2-1 to win the German Super Cup on Saturday. It was an eighth win for the Bavarians since the 2010 revival of the season curtain-raiser,

Luis Diaz’s move to Bayern signals more than a transfer, it’s a statement of intent, locking the Colombian star into a long‑term project at one of Europe’s most demanding clubs. Check all about his contract and salary.

Luis Diaz may not be best pleased to see a ‘close friend’ and new Bayern Munich teammate move on from the club just days after the winger completed his transfer from Liverpool. Diaz, 28, has joined Bayern Munich on a four-year contract after Liverpool accepted a bid worth £65.5m from the Bundesliga champions.

Two weeks ago, Díaz completed a move to the Bundesliga champions for a reported £65.5m fee — a significant profit on the £37.5m initial outlay Liverpool made when signing him from FC Porto in January 2022. Including achievable add-ons and a sell-on clause, the total return could approach £90m, according to reports.

Luis Diaz was full of praise for Harry Kane as the pair both scored to win their first trophy together in the German Super Cup for Bayern Munich.

Luis Díaz has scored and won a title in his Bayern Munich debut after a 2-1 win over Stuttgart in the German Supercup.