Leaving a club where you've just won the Premier League is a monumental decision, but for Luis Diaz, it's one he looks back on with zero doubt. The Colombian winger, a key figure in Liverpool's 2020/21 title triumph, departed Anfield for Bayern Munich in a £65 million move last July, and his subsequent form suggests it was a career masterstroke.

Since swapping Merseyside for Munich, Diaz has been in electrifying form. Under manager Vincent Kompany, he has racked up an impressive 23 goals and 18 assists in just 40 appearances. His latest contribution was a crucial strike in Bayern's 2-1 Champions League quarter-final victory over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, putting him within touching distance of the one major trophy that eluded him during his time at Liverpool.

Speaking after that statement win, the 29-year-old was unequivocal about his choice. "Deciding to join Bayern was the right choice," Diaz told ESPN. "I’m really happy and I enjoy every match. I feel great, I’m in good shape, and that means I’m ready to help the team."

While Liverpool fans can appreciate his success, his absence has been keenly felt at Anfield this season. The Reds' attack has lacked the same dynamism and direct threat he provided. Manager Arne Slot had wanted to keep him, calling his departure a "sad day," but the club's hierarchy deemed the substantial transfer fee too good to refuse, especially with the player himself seemingly ready for a new challenge.

It's a classic football dilemma: hold onto a star or cash in at their peak value. For Diaz, the move to one of Europe's most prestigious clubs has clearly paid off, propelling him back into the elite conversation and proving that sometimes, the right choice means embracing a bold new beginning.