Liverpool beat Newcastle to sign Víctor Muñoz in first signing of Andoni Iraola era

The Guardian UK Thursday 18 June 2026, 09:10 UTC By Will Unwin 1 min read

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Club triggered £34.5m release clause for Osasuna forwardHead coach keen on player’s versatility and paceThe Osasuna winger Víctor Muñoz will become the first signing of Andoni Iraola’s reign at Liverpool after the club triggered a £34.5m release clause, beating Newcastle to his signature. Muñoz will sign a six-year contract after undergoing a medical on Wednesday in Atlanta, where he is part of the Spain squad at the World Cup. Liverpool have been following Muñoz’s progress for an extensive...

Club triggered £34.5m release clause for Osasuna forward
Head coach keen on player’s versatility and pace

The Osasuna winger Víctor Muñoz will become the first signing of Andoni Iraola’s reign at Liverpool after the club triggered a £34.5m release clause, beating Newcastle to his signature. Muñoz will sign a six-year contract after undergoing a medical on Wednesday in Atlanta, where he is part of the Spain squad at the World Cup.

Liverpool have been following Muñoz’s progress for an extensive period and sped up the deal after Iraola’s appointment because the head coach was eager to add his compatriot. Iraola spent most of his playing career at Athletic Bilbao, continues to closely monitor La Liga and Muñoz has impressed him.

Liverpool (LOCATION) Newcastle (LOCATION) Víctor Muñoz (PERSON) Andoni Iraola era Club (ORG) Osasuna (ORG) Andoni Iraola’s (ORG) Muñoz (PERSON) Atlanta (LOCATION) Spain (LOCATION) the World Cup (EVENT) Iraola (ORG) Athletic Bilbao (ORG) La Liga (LOCATION)

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