Soccer-Liverpool sign Spain's World Cup forward Munoz from Osasuna

Liverpool have signed 22-year-old Spain forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna on a six-year deal reportedly worth 40 million euros, their first signing under new coach Andoni Iraola.

Liverpool have signed Spain ​forward Victor Munoz on ​a long-term deal ‌from Osasuna, ​the Premier League club announced on Thursday, marking the first arrival since ‌Andoni Iraola took over as coach earlier this month. Media reports said Liverpool paid 40 million euros ($45.85 million) to trigger ‌Munoz's release clause and have signed the 22-year-old on ‌a six-year deal.

He is currently playing at the World Cup and completed his medical at Spain's training base in Tennessee where he ⁠signed ​the contract, ⁠Liverpool said in a statement. "Munoz is the second addition to the Reds’ ⁠playing squad ahead of 2026-27, after a deal was agreed ​for the acquisition of (centre-back) Jeremy Jacquet earlier this year," ⁠said Liverpool.

A former Real Madrid player, Munoz scored six goals in ⁠34 ​La Liga appearances for Osasuna last season. He made his international debut in March, when he scored against ⁠Serbia in a friendly.

Spain, who drew 1-1 with Cape Verde ⁠in their ⁠first World Cup Group H match, next face Saudi Arabia on Sunday. ($1 = 0.8724 euros)