Overview
- Liverpool triggered Victor Muñoz's reported €40m/£34.5m release clause to sign the 22-year-old from Osasuna, a deal confirmed on June 18 and written as a six-year contract.
- Munoz has said Andoni Iraola personally convinced him to switch to Anfield by explaining his plan for the player and showing confidence in how the team will play.
- Spain's medical team reported an additional muscle injury during Munoz's World Cup recovery that will delay his return to competition and make his immediate availability uncertain.
- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente described the issue as a small muscular oedema that is not a relapse and said Munoz could still play an important role if his symptoms improve.
- Liverpool flew medical staff to Spain's World Cup base to complete checks before signing, and the club will oversee Munoz's rehabilitation and integration ahead of pre-season while continuing wider squad rebuilding.