Elegant act by Luis Diaz as he takes on Liverpool’s iconic number 7
Liverpool recently made an exciting announcement for the upcoming 2023/2024 season, revealing that Luis Diaz will be trading his number 23 shirt for the iconic number seven previously worn by James Milner. However, with fans having already purchased personalized ‘Diaz 23’ shirts, concerns arose about their investment.
In an act of pure class, Luis Diaz and Liverpool have come up with a solution to address this issue. The club officially declared that Diaz will personally cover the cost of new shirts for those fans who had already bought his old number on the 2023/24 kit. As a result, the retired Diaz jerseys will not go to waste; instead, they will be donated to charity.
.@LuisFDiaz19 will take the No.7 jersey ahead of the 2023-24 season.
Supporters who have already purchased the 23-24 home jersey printed with the name Luis Diaz and number 23 on will be personally reimbursed by the attacker with a like-for-like exchange.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 26, 2023
The number seven shirt at Liverpool holds great significance, having been worn by legendary players such as Kenny Dalglish, Kevin Keegan, and Luis Suárez. Now, Luis Diaz will have the honor of joining this illustrious group. The vacancy arose as James Milner bid farewell to Anfield, signing with Brighton & Hove Albion following the expiration of his contract. Diaz, who had donned the number 23 since his £37 million move from Porto, eagerly accepted the opportunity to take on the iconic number.
With Liverpool having already released their new kit for the 2023/24 season, some fans had already acquired jerseys featuring Diaz’s former number 23. However, the Colombian forward’s generous offer ensures that these loyal supporters will receive a brand-new shirt adorned with the number seven. Any ‘Luis Diaz 23’ shirts that were exchanged will be retained by the club and donated to the LFC Foundation, emphasizing Liverpool’s commitment to charitable endeavors.
Interestingly, some Liverpool fans speculate that Diaz’s switch to the number seven might signal the arrival of their coveted transfer target, Nicolò Barella from Inter Milan. Jürgen Klopp, Liverpool’s manager, has publicly praised the versatile midfielder, expressing admiration for his technical abilities, aggression, and remarkable stamina.
As anticipation builds for the upcoming season, Liverpool fans are both elated by Luis Diaz’s honorable gesture and filled with hope for the future, fueled by the prospect of a new signing to inherit the coveted number 23 shirt.
