Luis Diaz (foto: Getty Images)
Al Hilal are reportedly preparing a blockbuster move for Bayern Munich winger Luis Díaz, with a transfer package worth up to €150 million.
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Al Hilal are preparing another spectacular move in the transfer market. After completing the signing of Crysencio Summerville, the Saudi champions have now set their sights on Bayern Munich winger Luis Díaz.
According to transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Al Hilal have already opened discussions with the representatives of the 29-year-old Colombia international. The club's priority is to reach a personal agreement with the player before submitting an official offer to Bayern.
The Saudi club are reportedly offering Díaz a contract worth €25 million per season, a salary that would make him one of the highest-paid footballers in the Saudi Pro League.
If Díaz gives the green light, Al Hilal are prepared to test Bayern's resolve with an offer worth between €132 million and €150 million.
A transfer worth €150 million would become one of the biggest deals in football history. It would surpass Ousmane Dembélé's move from Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona for €148 million, with only Neymar's €222 million transfer from PSG to Al Hilal and Kylian Mbappé's €180 million move from Monaco to PSG ranking higher.
Díaz only joined Bayern Munich from Liverpool last summer in a deal worth around €70 million, and his first season in Germany has been outstanding.
The Colombian finished the campaign with 26 goals and 23 assists in 51 appearances, the most productive season of his career. His current contract with Bayern runs until 2029, leaving the Bundesliga champions under no pressure to sell.
If the reported bid arrives, Bayern will face a difficult decision. Keeping one of their biggest stars would strengthen their sporting ambitions, while accepting an offer of up to €150 million would represent one of the largest transfer profits ever made by the club.
The five most expensive transfers in Saudi Pro League history:
1. Neymar (PSG to Al Hilal) – €90 million
2. Jhon Durán (Aston Villa to Al Nassr) – €77 million
3. Crysencio Summerville (West Ham to Al Hilal) – €64.5 million
4. Mateo Retegui (Atalanta to Al Qadsiah) – €61.75 million
5. Moussa Diaby (Aston Villa to Al Ittihad) – €60 million