Two months on, that farewell has been confirmed with Diaz set to complete a €75 million (£65.6m; $88.1m) move to Bayern Munich. It brings the curtain down on a three-and-a-half-year Anfield career which yielded 41 goals in 148 appearances.

Diaz was already in Bayern's shortlist on the left flank following the departures of Leroy Sane and Thomas Muller. Although the Bavarians had to pay a premium to lure the 28-year-old out of Merseyside, they have secured a quality winger to aid the likes of Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Jamal Musiala.

They earned £174.9 million in prize money for winning the Premier League last term and it was reported that the Merseyside giants have benefitted from FSG's decision to renew the £350m revolving credit facility which was due to expire this month.