Luis Diaz was full of praise for Harry Kane as the pair both scored to win their first trophy together in the German Super Cup for Bayern Munich.
Diaz calls Kane a "phenomenon"Both forwards scored in German Super Cup winBayern beat Stuttgart in season openerFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Diaz spoke to the media following Bayern's 2-1 German Super Cup win against Stuttgart, after the Colombian's debut goal secured victory for the Bundesliga champions. England captain Kane had opened the scoring in the first half as the pair inspired Vincent Kompany's side to secure the trophy.
AdvertisementgettyTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Diaz and Kane lined up together for the first time after being frequent opponents in the past during both players' tenures in the Premier League. Bayern have strengthened over the summer, including the €75 million (£65.5m/$88m) signing of Diaz from Liverpool, and will be aiming to challenge on all fronts this season. Both players will hope to go far in the Champions League, a trophy neither have won in the past.
WHAT DIAZ SAID
Diaz said: "I’m so happy tonight. To score was really special. My first official title and my first goal for Bayern – what can I say? It was a spectacular night for me. I want to win as many titles as I can here. I tried to find a great club that competes in big competitions and I’m happy to be here. It’s special to play with Harry Kane, he’s a phenomenon. It’s really easy to play alongside him as he has so much quality; it’s a privilege."
Kane returned the compliments, saying of Diaz: "I think you can see what he brings one-v-one. He's really sharp, really agile. The goal was a great run, a great finish. Scoring in your first competitive game for a new club is great and for it to be the winning goal is a perfect start for him."
gettyWHAT NEXT FOR BAYERN?
Bayern open their Bundesliga campaign at home to Leipzig on August 22, where both Diaz and Kane will hope to continue their strong starts to the season with opening day league success.