Overview
- Liverpool confirmed on Thursday that they agreed a deal to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna after activating his release clause, subject to a successful work‑permit application and international clearance.
- The fee paid is reported at about €40m (£34.5–34.7m) and the forward completed medical checks in Tennessee before signing what multiple outlets say is a six‑year contract.
- The Royal Spanish Football Federation stated Munoz suffered an additional muscle injury during his tailored recovery plan, a setback that will delay his return and likely rules him out of Spain’s immediate World Cup group matches.
- Spanish reports say Real Madrid hold a past 50% stake and a buy‑back clause in Munoz’s rights and that Liverpool sought assurances over that clause while the transfer fee will be split between Osasuna and Madrid.
- Liverpool view Munoz as the first step in Andoni Iraola’s summer rebuild and remain active in the market as they pursue further wide and attacking reinforcements such as Yan Diomandé.