Luis Diaz probably thought he could quietly enjoy his arrival at Bayern Munich. But that was without counting on Lothar Matthaus. German legend does not bother with diplomacy to express his skepticism concerning this transfer to 75 million euros. In an outing for Sky Deutschland, the former midfielder openly questions the Bavarian strategy. A charge that already throws cold on the Munich euphoria around this prestigious signature.
Bayern: Matthäus cools the arrival of Luis Diaz
However, Matthaus begins by recognizing the qualities of the Colombian:
“Luis Díaz has shown its quality in the Premier League. It is fast and powerful in duels. »» The former German international admits that the 28 -year -old winger brings ” More attack options “ In Bayern, being able to evolve behind Kane like Gnabry or Olise. Words that seem rather complimentary at first glance.
But quickly, the tone hardens. Matthaus raises the question of age: “Diaz is already 28 years old, while Nick Woltemade has only 23.”
The old 1990 Golden Ball drives the nail : “If you pay 75 million for an older five -year player, you must have a lot of faith in Diaz. »» A barely veiled criticism of the Munichoise recruitment policy.
The comparison that hurts
This is where Matthaus strikes the strongest, evoking Nick Woltemade, the Stuttgart striker. “If someone was critical, he could ask: why does Bayern not have the same faith in Woltemade?” Stuttgart would probably have been satisfied with the amount paid for Diaz. »» A hit that hit the bull's eye: why invest as much on an aging player when German talents emerge?
This exit from Matthaus reveals a fracture in German opinion on the choices of Bayern. The former captain may also remember the previous Colombian Antonio Valencia, his former teammate among the Bavarians, who had not really left good memories across the Rhine. Luis Diaz will quickly have to prove on the ground that his 75 million euros are not a risky bet, but a winning investment. The pressure already rises in the Bavarian capital.
