LUIS DIAZ BREAKS SILENCE ON LIVERPOOL FUTURE AMID BARCELONA TRANSFER LINKS

Liverpool forward Luis Diaz has moved to clarify recent transfer speculation surrounding his future.

The Colombian has this month been linked with a move to Barcelona, with reports in Spain claiming Diaz was unhappy with Jurgen Klopp's exit and had since become disillusioned with life at Anfield.

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Further reports pushed this claim, adding that Diaz was even ready to force an exit from Liverpool amid interest from the Catalan giants.

But Diaz, who has linked with up the Colombia national team ahead of the start of Copa America has denied the talk and insisted he is "very happy" at the club.

He told Gol Caracol: "I’m very happy there at Liverpool, it’s a great team and club, I’ve always wanted to play there, so I’m very happy and relaxed.

"I’m not thinking about anything else, I’m thinking about the Colombia national team, which is where we are."

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