Luis Diaz has rare clause in Bayern Munich contract that he's struggling with

Luis Diaz has been flourishing for Bayern Munich off the pitch but is struggling with one thing in particular which is in his contract.

After helping Liverpool win the Premier League in Arne Slot's first season, Diaz signed for the Bundesliga champions in a £65.5 million move - penning a four-year deal.

The Colombian has wasted no time settling into Vincent Kompany's side with 19 goals and 15 assists in all competitions.

However, he has had some difficulties away from the pitch and specifically when it comes to the language.

Diaz's native tongue is Spanish and he also learned Portuguese at Porto and a bit of English during his spell with Liverpool.

In a recent interview with Sky Deportes, he confirmed that the language is still "the hardest thing" in terms of his adaptation.

A report from BILD, via beIN Sports, notes that there is a “language clause” in the deal Diaz signed - therefore making it compulsory for him to attend classes designed to improve his German.

Luis Diaz has shone at Bayern Munich after moving from Liverpool. Image: Getty

Diaz has some Spanish speaking colleagues

It is described as an official obligation written into the document and one that must be honoured.

Two or three language sessions per week are part of the agreement and the players in question are expected to demonstrate progress.

In fact, failure to show considerable improvement can result in financial penalties which can go from €5,000 to as much as €50,000 depending on the compliance displayed.

There are not too many Spanish speakers at Bayern but captain Joshua Kimmich, who also speaks French and English, is in the small group and made friends with Diaz early on.

"We have a few guys who can speak a bit of Spanish," the Germany international said.

"His English is also okay. So we're managing that as a team."

Despite some language issues, Diaz has very much been enjoying his time at Bayern, who are eight points clear at the top of the Bundesliga ahead of the Der Klassiker fixture with second-placed Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park next Saturday.

He told the official Bundesliga website he and his family are both "really happy" in the new surroundings.

“It’s been spectacular,” Diaz said.

“Like I’ve said before, I feel really comfortable here, coming into a great team, a great club and a great institution. They’ve made me feel at home, among family.

“I’m really happy here. I’m trying to enjoy it, because that’s what it’s about, enjoying this part of football. And my family is really happy here as well.”