Liverpool signs Victor Munoz after activating €40m release clause from Osasuna

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Liverpool signs Victor Munoz after activating €40m release clause from Osasuna
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Liverpool has secured the signing of Spain forward Victor Munoz after activating his €40 million release clause with Osasuna. The move comes as Newcastle United appeared to be in pole position for the player's signature. Liverpool has reportedly agreed on personal terms with Munoz, who has already completed his medical. Munoz, 22, had an impressive season last year, scoring seven goals and making five assists. He is included in Spain's squad for the ongoing 2026 World Cup.

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  • Liverpool activates Victor Munoz's €40m release clause.
  • Munoz was previously set to join Newcastle United.
  • He scored seven goals last season with Osasuna.
  • Munoz is part of Spain's squad for the 2026 World Cup.
  • His signing signals Liverpool's early intent for the summer transfer window.
Latest Updates
  • 11:00 PMYahoo SportsLiverpool sign Munoz and hope to complete Diomande deal
  • 6:10 PMYahoo SportsLiverpool confirm agreement to sign Victor Munoz
  • 2:10 PMYahoo SportsWho is Victor Munoz? Liverpool trigger €40m clause for Spain starlet quicker than Mbappe
  • 9:10 AMThe Guardian SportLiverpool beat Newcastle to sign Víctor Muñoz in first signing of Andoni Iraola era
  • 7:15 AMYahoo SportsLiverpool hijack Newcastle to land €40m Spain star Victor Munoz as Iraola’s first Anfield signing
  • 7:03 AMYahoo SportsVictor Munoz decides to join Liverpool instead of Newcastle United after late bid
  • 5:40 AMYahoo SportsLiverpool hijack Newcastle deal to sign Victor Munoz
  • 11:25 PMYahoo SportsLiverpool hijack Newcastle move for Spain star Victor Munoz after activating €40m release clause
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Club triggered £34.5m release clause for Osasuna forward Head coach keen on player’s versatility and pace The Osasuna winger Víctor Muñoz will become the first signing of Andoni Iraola’s reign at Liverpool after the club triggered a £34.5m release clause, beating Newcastle to his signature. Muñoz will sign a six-year contract after undergoing a medical on Wednesday in Atlanta, where he is part of the Spain squad at the World Cup. Liverpool have been following Muñoz’s progress for an extensive period and sped up the deal after Iraola’s appointment because the head coach was eager to add his compatriot. Iraola spent most of his playing career at Athletic Bilbao, continues to closely monitor La Liga and Muñoz has impressed him. Continue reading...

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Liverpool have hijacked Newcastle United's move to sign Osasuna winger Victor Munoz, in a transfer that has come from nowhere.Andoni Iraola has signed off on the signing of his compatriot as his first...

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Liverpool Move for Victor Munoz Signals Early Iraola IntentMunoz Deal Emerges From NowhereLiverpool may be about to deliver another transfer twist few saw coming. According to Fabrizio Romano, Victor ...

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