What is Luis Diaz’s transfer valuation?
Robin Bairner
- 12 Mar 2022 07:57 CST
- 5 min read
Liverpool’s only major transfer of the 2021/22 season was to sign Luis Diaz from Porto in the January transfer window.
The Reds were hastened into making the purchase by Tottenham’s interest in the Colombia international winger, otherwise, they had planned to sign him in the summer.
Luis Diaz joined Liverpool in order to add more weight to their attacking line, which could see a major renewal in the months ahead given that Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino are all out of contract in 2023. Salah, in particular, seems to be a complicated case for the Reds to manage.
Liverpool, therefore, spent lavishly on the winger, splashing out €45m for him.
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There can no doubt that in the early days of Luis Diaz’s Liverpool career, all the signs are there that he will be a massive hit.
He has played nine games for the Anfield club and already has three goals to his name, the latest coming against Brighton in the Premier League via a brave header.
Liverpool, of course, won’t be selling him, but what is he worth?
Diaz's value has rocketed
According to FootballTransfers’ algorithm, Dias was worth €24.9m when Liverpool bought him in January. Given they spent €45m on him, it may have appeared that they overspent, however, the Reds have proven themselves fully justified in that outlay.
Indeed, Dias’ value has shot up an incredible €13.5m in just a couple of months, outlining the impressive start that he has made an Anfield.
With the algorithm, which is calculated using hundreds of in-game data points, based upon performance over a lengthy period of time, his valuation will continue to soar if he turns in such displays on a regular basis between now and the end of the season.
Indeed, it is entirely conceivable that come May, Luis Diaz will be worth more than the €45m Liverpool paid Porto for him.
