Liverpool coach Arne Slot has issued a clear message on Luis Diaz's future following reports of a potential transfer to Barcelona or Manchester City.
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Barcelona and Man City linked with DiazSlot insists Colombian will not be leavingWill likely play against Ipswich on SaturdayWHAT HAPPENED?
Barcelona have long been credited with an interest in signing the Colombia international from the Anfield club, while a sensational report this week claimed that City had already come to an agreement with him over a five-year contract.
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The 27-year-old is contracted to the Anfield team until 2027, however, and remains a key figure at the club as they prepare to get the new season underway under new coach Slot, and the Dutch coach insists Diaz is going nowhere.
WHAT SLOT SAID
"When I walked in, the whole day is about talking about football," he said at a press conference. "It’s no surprise I hear speculation about Diaz. Is there anyone we don’t talk about? His future is with us. I like a lot of what I saw. He has had a big impact on Liverpool and I hope he has one for the coming season."
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The former Porto star will likely be involved when the Reds kick off the new Premier League campaign with a match against Ipswich on Saturday. A week later, they will face Brentford in their first home game of the season.