Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane praised winger Luis Diaz after the newcomer scored on his competitive debut in Saturday’s German Super Cup victory over Stuttgart.
Kane opened the scoring, and Diaz netted Bayern’s second in a 2-1 win in the traditional curtain-raiser between last season’s league and cup champions.
Diaz joined Bayern from English champions Liverpool this summer in a deal potentially worth €75 million.
“I think you can see what he brings in one-on-one situations,” Kane said, describing the Colombian winger as “really sharp, really agile.”
“I think it’s important, especially in modern football, for wingers to be scoring hopefully 15-20 goals a season. The goal was a great run, a great finish. Scoring in your first competitive game for a new club is fantastic, and for it to be the winning goal is a perfect start for him.”
After scoring, Diaz ran to the corner flag and replicated Diogo Jota’s video game celebration in tribute to his former teammate, who passed away in July.
“Luis obviously played with him and knew him well. I think the whole football world comes together in moments like that. It was a nice tribute to him, his family, and his brother. That whole situation is obviously sad. The more we can come together and show our love, the better.”
Bayern open their Bundesliga season on Friday at home against RB Leipzig.
