Luis Diaz has opted to change his jersey number ahead of the new season, with Liverpool confirming details for those already purchasing his number 23.
Since Diaz arrived from Porto at the start of 2022, the Colombian has held the No. 23 shirt. The jersey number was previously worn by the likes of Jamie Carragher and Xherdan Shaqiri.
However, with a lot of departures in Milner, Keita, Chamberlain, and Firmino a lot of iconic numbers are up for grabs.
The Columbian has now confirmed that he would be taking the number 7 shirt, previously worn by Milner. After Milner’s summer move to Brighton, the shirt number has been vacant.
Before Milner, the number 7 was worn by the likes of Luis Suarez, Steve McManaman, and Harry Kewell in the Premier League era for Liverpool.
However, most famously it became synonymous with Kenny Dalglish. The Liverpool legend wore it for 10 successful seasons in the 1970s and 1980s.
Luis Diaz changes jersey to become the new Liverpool number 7
Diaz’s decision to change shirts comes following the release of Liverpool’s new home kit for 2023/24. Moreover, the winger will personally reimburse those who have already purchased his number 23 shirt.
The club went on to explain the recent decision to all supporters on their website.
“Supporters who have already purchased the 2023-24 replica home jersey printed with the name ‘Luis Diaz‘ and the number ’23’ on will be personally reimbursed by the attacker with a like-for-like exchange for a ‘Luis Diaz 7′ shirt.
The exchange only applies to all ‘Luis Diaz 23′ 2023-24 home shirts or kits purchased in official club retail outlets, via the official LFC online store or LFC Retail app. Any qualifying shirts or kit must be returned with proof of purchase by 11.59pm BST on July 31, 2023. Full terms and conditions are available here.
Any ‘Luiz Diaz 23’ shirts and kit exchanged will be retained by the club and donated to LFC Foundation.“
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