Liverpool have executed Osasuna's Victor Munoz release clause (£34.6m).
Liverpool are close to paying Osasuna winger Victor Munoz's release clause to sign him. The 22-year-old Spanish wing is in Spain's World Cup squad; He can play on both wings and looks set to pen a six-year deal at Anfield. Liverpool won the race despite Newcastle being in the ascendancy.
Liverpool have made the club their first move of the summer market for Osasuna wing Victor Munoz — with the club set to pay his £34.6m (€40m) release clause, with Munoz set to sign a six-year deal at Anfield.
The 22-year-old Munoz has earned a place in Spain's World Cup squad. He can play both in the wings and Liverpool staff are in the United States for their medicals, according to reports.
Muñoz's career began at Barcelona's La Masia academy before moving to Osasuna in July 2025 after joining Real Madrid and making two appearances as a sub. The report also states that Muñoz registered 6 goals and 2 assists in 31 starts in 34 games in La Liga, where he impressed with 7 goals and 5 assists in 36 matches in all competitions last season.
Although the Newcastle club had previously negotiated heavily for his signature — especially after they recently sold Anthony Gordon to Barcelona — Liverpool reversed that race. The example of Hugo ATK picking up Liverpool in past sales draws parallels with the process of Alexander Issac also moving from Newcastle to Liverpool; Even in Munoz's case, Liverpool eventually completed the deal by triggering the release clause.
New head coach Anthony Iraiola will mark Iraiola's first signing at the club in the aforementioned role, replacing Arne Slott this month. Iraiola wanted Muñoz especially based on his ability to break down opponents' low blocks and his ability to handle the ball in the final third.
Liverpool are showing confidence in Munoz, who can quickly emerge into dangerous positions in Spanish space; But analysts believe his overall production has yet to improve — signs the club is investing in long-term development by giving him a six-year deal.
Also, the right-footed Spanish winger usually plays from the left and with the departure of Mohamed Salah, the need for reinforcements on the wing is clear. Munoz was not the only possibility; While more signings are expected on the attack line, reports suggest the club are also interested in Aften An Dieumande (RB Leipzig) — a 19-year-old talent who is competing at the World Cup with Ivory Coast.
They believe that Liverpool are making the call in an attempt to capture Munoz's character, experience and composure. His age-restricted potential looked attractive to the club as he had already been a pupil at heavyweight academies such as Barcelona and Real Madrid.
While the deal will strengthen Liverpool's winger options ahead of the season, his progress is all but cleared for five or six years. Fans and analysts will be hoping the club's management and coaching staff look forward to his evolution.