‘He has everything’ – Jurgen Klopp explains how ‘fighter’ Luis Diaz fits ethos as exciting Liverpool transfer is confirmed

Liverpool have announced the signing of winger Luis Diaz from FC Porto on a long-term contract, much to the delight of Jurgen Klopp.

It has been a key task for Liverpool to find more depth in attack throughout the transfer window. It recently became clear that they were focusing on Colombian winger Diaz.

He enjoyed a positive 2021, in which he was the joint-top scorer at the Copa America along with Lionel Messi. A move to a bigger European league soon beckoned.

Tottenham tried to take him after making an approach to Porto. But Liverpool quickly overtook them in the transfer battle. Now, they have won the race.

Diaz has signed a long-term deal with Liverpool after completing a medical. The new number 23 will join up with his new teammates after his international duties with Colombia.

He will add a new element to an attack that already comprises Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, along with a couple of backup options.

The 25-year-old’s first message as a Liverpool player was a simple one. In a short video, he said: “I am very happy to have signed for Liverpool.”

But his new manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed his own enthusiasm about the done deal.

The moment you’ve been waiting for…

Luis Diaz is a RED #VamosLuis pic.twitter.com/wl9koUlPgl

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 30, 2022

“I could not be happier that we’ve been able to get this deal done and bring Luis to Liverpool,” Klopp told the club’s official website.

“I have always been a believer in only signing players in January if you would want to sign them in the summer. And that’s very much the case with Luis.

“He is an outstanding player and someone we’ve been tracking for a very long time.

“We believe he has everything needed to fit into our way