LIVERPOOL, England – In a high-profile transfer completed mid-tournament at the 2026 World Cup, Premier League side Liverpool has secured the signing of young Spanish winger Victor Muñoz from La Liga club Osasuna, the club announced Thursday. The deal is valued at a reported 40 million euros, equal to approximately $46 million, marking the first major incoming transfer for the Reds since new manager Andoni Iraola took over the role previously held by Arne Slot.
The move fills a critical gap in Liverpool’s attacking lineup that opened after long-time fan favorite and star forward Mohamed Salah departed the club this transfer window. Muñoz, who has earned a spot on Spain’s World Cup roster, finalized his contract and completed all mandatory medical checks at Spain’s team base in Tennessee, before putting pen to paper on a long-term deal with the Merseyside club, per Liverpool’s official statement.
A product of elite Spanish youth development, the 22-year-old winger was born in Barcelona and cut his teeth at the club’s renowned La Masia academy, one of the most famous youth training programs in global soccer. He later moved to join Real Madrid’s youth setup, before leaving the Spanish capital in July 2025 to sign with Osasuna. The winger earned his first senior international cap for Spain this past March, following a breakout domestic season with Osasuna that turned heads across top European leagues.
In his single season with Osasuna, Muñoz notched seven goals and five assists across all competitions, turning heads with his blistering pace on the flank and dynamic dribbling ability that troubled La Liga defenses. His strong form earned him a place in Spain’s talent-laden World Cup squad, where he most recently featured as an unused substitute in the team’s goalless draw against Cape Verde this Monday.