Liverpool knocks on Luis Díaz’s door: is there a salary increase for the Colombian national team star?

The Colombian Luis Diaz started the season inspired, both in the Liverpool of England as in the Colombian National Team. The Guajiro improved his aim and has already scored four goals so far this season.

Fought continues to earn praise in the Premier League after a devastating start at Liverpool. Not only has he scored three goals – one against Brentford and the other two against Manchester United – he has dazzled both fans and opponents with a galactic performance and convinced coach Arne Slot with his football.

The Colombian has earned himself a starting position in the team Slot and he perfected his aim, one of the items he needed to improve after last season in which he shone, but the lack of goals took its toll.

“Luis Diaz has started the season in striking form on the left flank, scoring three goals in the Reds’ first three games before also scoring for Colombia in their final World Cup qualifier against Peru,” the outlet said. Liverpool Echo.

Last Friday, Luis Diaz He was key in the 1-1 draw between the Colombian National Team and Peru in Lima. The Guajiro scored the equaliser in the second half on matchday 7 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Liverpool thinks about renewal

The good performance of the 27-year-old player is not going unnoticed among the directors of the Liverpoolwho are considering improving the contract for a player who earns around 3 million euros a year.

The arrival of the Italian Federico Chiesa It caused some surprise and at the same time some annoyance because he landed at Liverpool with a star salary. The former Juventus player signed for 4.9 million euros, much more than he earns Luis Diaz, who is indisputable with Slot.

Liverpool Echo He commented this Sunday that the club Merseyside He has already taken the first step towards renewing his contract, a process that there is no rush for, since the Colombian has a contract until 2027.

After a possible sale was discussed months ago, Liverpool’s management wants to secure Lucho a considerable pay rise. The idea is for the parties to have initial contacts and sit d
own to negotiate in the coming weeks.

Liverpool’s urgency at the moment is to carry out the renewal of its three stars: Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander Arnold, whose contracts end on June 30, 2025.

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