Nigeria, July 30 -- Winners of the Bundesliga Bayern Munich formally welcomed Colombian forward Luis Diaz from Liverpool in a £65.5 million deal.

Having signed a four-year contract with the German giants after three years, the 28-year-old will finish his time at Anfield.

Diaz's evolution has major implications for both squads. For Liverpool, it marks the end of an era for the enthusiastic winger who enchanted followers with his elegance, basic sprints, and under-pressure execution ability.

Bayern's purchase is intended to boost their offensive depth as they prepare for another season of home domination and global competition.

Diaz's absence from Liverpool's preseason game against AC Milan implied that a move was imminent; the dra...