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Jorge Diaz on How He Ended Up at Mumbai City FC? The Truth Behind the Transfer Revealed

Jorge Diaz on How He Ended Up at Mumbai City FC? : Jorge Diaz, the Argentinean forward who played for Kerala Blasters in the 2021-22 season, recently opened up about his departure from the club and his move to Mumbai City FC in the summer of 2022.

Diaz’s decision to leave Kerala Blasters and join Mumbai City was met with mixed reactions from fans, who felt that the striker was persuaded by a more lucrative offer. However, Diaz has a different story to tell.

Here’s what we know about how Jorge Diaz ended up at Mumbai City FC.

Kerala Blasters wanted Diaz to continue

According to Diaz, the coach and sports director at Kerala Blasters wanted him to continue with the club after a good season in 2021-22. After a few months of negotiating, the club sent Diaz an offer letter, which he signed and sent back.

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Diaz was preparing a social media post to motivate the fans

Diaz was excited to continue with Kerala Blasters and was preparing a social media post to motivate the fans. He had spoken with Adrian Luna and Alvaro Vazquez about their chances of winning the trophy next year.

Diaz was told he was not needed via text message

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The day after he signed the offer letter, Diaz received a text message from KBFC sporting director Karolis Skinkys, who told him that the coach and he had better options and that Diaz was not needed at the club. Diaz was shocked and asked for an explanation, but was simply told “that’s football.”

Diaz agreed to join Mumbai City when Kerala Blasters made it clear he was not needed

With Kerala Blasters making it clear that there was no place for him at the club, Diaz agreed to join Mumbai City on a one-year contract when the opportunity presented itself.

Diaz and his family were subjected to insults and abuse from Kerala Blasters fans

Following his exit from Kerala Blasters, Diaz and his family were subjected to a lot of insults and abuse from the Blasters fanbase. Diaz felt the need to clarify the situation and end the insults directed towards him and his family.

Kerala Blasters sporting director defends club’s decision

Kerala Blasters sporting director Karolis Skinkys defended the club’s decision, stating that they were keen to extend Diaz’s contract but the forward took too long to respond.

In the end, Jorge Diaz’s transfer to Mumbai City FC proved to be beneficial for both parties. Diaz powered the Islanders to the ISL 2022-23 League Winners Shield and a semi-final berth with 11 goals and six assists, proving himself as a valuable player for his new team. However, Diaz’s departure from Kerala Blasters was not without controversy, and the truth behind the transfer has finally been revealed.

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