Xavi revealed that Barcelona had indeed made an offer to sign Diaz before the Reds came in for him.

However, the club was unable to reach a deal with Liverpool, and Diaz went on to join Porto's rivals, Bayern Munich.

In a recent interview, Xavi expressed his admiration for Diaz, describing him as a "world-class footballer" with "incredible speed, goals, assists, and a hard worker."

Xavi also acknowledged the challenges Barcelona faced in their attempts to sign Diaz, citing the "economic situation" as a significant obstacle.