The Liverpool player’s parents were kidnapped in Colombia on Saturday.
Luis Diaz is in turmoil. The Reds striker learned on Saturday that his parents had been kidnapped in Colombia, taken from a gas station by armed men.
“ During the “padlock” operation in Barrancas, Luis Diaz’s mother was rescued and we continue to search for the father », Specifies this Sunday the President of the Colombian Republic Gustavo Petro.
Liverpool Football Club can confirm it is aware of an ongoing situation involving the family of Luis Diaz in Colombia.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 29, 2023
Liverpool did not fail to react to the news on the sidelines of their victory over Nottingham (3-0): “ The club can confirm that they are aware of the current situation involving Luis Diaz’s family in Colombia. We hope that this matter will be resolved safely and as soon as possible. In the meantime, player welfare will remain our immediate priority. »
“ I am completely devastated. I can not sleep. I just want my dad back and I’ll do anything. Please », confides Luis Diaz, in an exchange with the director of operations of the Colombian authorities in charge of the case. A reward of 200 million Colombian pesos – almost 50,000 euros – is promised to anyone who provides decisive information to operational forces.
