Liverpool sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna in a deal that hands head coach Andoni Iraola his first recruit since taking charge at Anfield. The Spain forward has put pen to paper on a long-term contract, subject to a successful work permit application and international clearance, and will link up with his new team-mates later this summer once his commitments at World Cup 2026 are complete.
The 22-year-old completed his medical at Spain’s tournament base in Tennessee while away on international duty, giving Liverpool the green light to wrap up an agreement that had been moving quietly in the background.
A first signing of the Iraola era
Munoz is the first new addition since the arrival of Iraola, and the move offers an early indication of the profile of player the Reds intend to build around. He becomes the second addition to the squad ahead of the 2026-27 season, following the acquisition of Jeremy Jacquet earlier this year, and the timing of the deal allows Liverpool to integrate the forward fully during pre-season once the tournament concludes.
Who is Victor Munoz?
The international recognition came on the back of an outstanding season with Osasuna, in which Munoz made 34 appearances and contributed seven goals and five assists in all competitions. That breakout campaign earned him a Spain call-up, and he marked his debut against Serbia in March with a goal. He now has two caps for the national team.
From Barcelona and Real Madrid to Osasuna
Munoz moved to Los Rojillos last summer from Real Madrid, for whom he made four senior appearances after graduating from their youth set-up. Before that he had been on the books at his hometown club, FC Barcelona, making him a product of two of the most decorated academies in La Liga before he established himself in the top flight with Osasuna.
Munoz’s World Cup 2026 with Spain
The attacker is currently on World Cup duty in North America, where Spain opened their Group H campaign with a goalless draw against Cape Verde. You can read the full account in our Spain 0-0 Cape Verde post-match review. Munoz is set to be involved in Spain’s second group-stage game on Sunday, when they take on Saudi Arabia in Atlanta.
With the group stage running deep into the summer, supporters can keep track of every fixture through our World Cup 2026 schedule and key dates guide, while our World Cup 2026 predictions rate Spain among the leading contenders to go all the way.
What the signing means for Liverpool
For Iraola, landing a young, versatile forward who is already a full international represents a smart early piece of squad building. Munoz arrives with top-level pedigree, a productive league season behind him and room to develop, a combination that fits the long-term planning now under way at Anfield ahead of the new campaign.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Victor Munoz?
Victor Munoz is a 22-year-old Spain forward signed by Liverpool from Osasuna. He scored seven goals and provided five assists in 34 appearances in all competitions last season and has two caps for Spain.
How much did Liverpool pay for Victor Munoz?
The clubs have not officially disclosed the fee for the transfer. The deal remains subject to a successful work permit application and international clearance.
When will Victor Munoz join up with Liverpool?
Munoz will link up with his new team-mates later this summer, once his participation with Spain at World Cup 2026 has concluded.
Who is Liverpool’s head coach?
Andoni Iraola is Liverpool’s head coach. Victor Munoz is the first new addition to the squad since his arrival.
For Iraola and the Anfield hierarchy, the news that Liverpool sign Victor Munoz is a clear statement of intent ahead of the 2026-27 season, adding a Spain international with genuine upside to a squad that is already taking shape for the campaign to come.
