Konaté's Instagram post hints at Liverpool discontent over Luis Díaz departure
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté has appeared to make a pointed reference to the summer departure of Luis Díaz to Bayern Munich, according to a detail spotted on his social media. Díaz completed a move to the German champions in July 2025 for a reported fee of €49 million, ending a three-and-a-half-year spell at Anfield where he scored 41 goals and provided 23 assists in 148 appearances. The Colombian winger had become a key figure under both Jürgen Klopp and his successor Arne Slot before his transfer.
Konaté, who joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig for €40 million in the same 2021 summer window as Díaz, recently posted a series of images on his Instagram account. The final photo in the carousel showed teammate Alexis Mac Allister posing in the Liverpool dressing room. However, observers noted that on the left side of the image, a sticker depicting Luis Díaz was visible, stuck to a rubbish bin door. The image has been interpreted by many fans and media outlets as a subtle dig at the player's exit, suggesting some within the club were unhappy with his decision to leave.
Díaz himself reportedly saw the post and responded in the comments section using a simple 'eyes' emoji, a common social media indicator of having seen and noted the content. The exchange has fueled discussion about the lingering sentiment surrounding the transfer within the Liverpool squad. While player sales are a normal part of the football cycle, the perceived public reaction from a current squad member is less common.
The context of Díaz's move adds weight to the incident. His sale represented a significant piece of business for Liverpool, being the most expensive arrival of that 2021 window. His consistent performances made him a fan favourite, and his departure to a major European rival like Bayern Munich was met with disappointment by sections of the support. For Bayern, the signing represents a statement of intent, acquiring a proven, high-level attacker entering his prime.
For Liverpool, the funds from the sale are likely part of a broader squad regeneration strategy under Slot, but the social media episode suggests the human element of such a key player's exit remains raw for some. How this internal dynamic affects the dressing room atmosphere, if at all, will be observed as the season progresses. Meanwhile, Díaz will be aiming to make a swift impact in the Bundesliga as Bayern seek to reassert their domestic dominance.
