Victor Munoz explains transfer to Liverpool over Newcastle United
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 7:55 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Victor Munoz has joined Liverpool, choosing the club over Newcastle United after they triggered his £34.5 million release clause from Osasuna. Munoz cited the rapid nature of the transfer and the influence of Andoni Iraola as key factors in his decision. Currently part of Spain's World Cup squad, Munoz is managing a minor injury, sidelining him from the initial group matches. Liverpool expects to integrate him once he has fully recovered.
- •Munoz's transfer fee was £34.5 million from Osasuna.
- •He previously looked set to join Newcastle United before Liverpool's intervention.
- •Munoz is currently with the Spanish squad at the World Cup, dealing with injury.
- •His involvement with Spain has been limited due to a muscular issue.
- •Liverpool aims to integrate Munoz into the team following his recovery.
- 7:55 PMYahoo Sports — Victor Munoz opens up on ‘really special’ Liverpool opportunity
- 7:55 AMYahoo Sports — Victor Munoz reveals why he chose to join Liverpool and reject Newcastle United
"Victor Munoz and Liverpool, A Move That Already Feels Written for AnfieldMunoz Seizes His Liverpool MomentThere are transfers that feel negotiated, calculated and packaged. Then there are those that s...
"Victor Munoz Reveals Iraola Role in Liverpool Transfer DecisionMunoz Makes Anfield MoveVictor Munoz’s move to Liverpool already carries the feel of a transfer shaped by timing, conviction and opport...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 7:55 PMVictor Munoz opens up on ‘really special’ Liverpool opportunity
Victor Munoz and Liverpool, A Move That Already Feels Written for AnfieldMunoz Seizes His Liverpool MomentThere are transfers that feel negotiated, calculated and packaged. Then there are those that s...
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 7:55 AMVictor Munoz reveals why he chose to join Liverpool and reject Newcastle United
Victor Munoz Reveals Iraola Role in Liverpool Transfer DecisionMunoz Makes Anfield MoveVictor Munoz’s move to Liverpool already carries the feel of a transfer shaped by timing, conviction and opport...
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