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Victor Munoz to Liverpool, Why Surprise Deal Makes Sense
Liverpool have moved sharply, decisively and, perhaps most importantly, quietly.
Victor Munoz was not the name dominating transfer conversations. He was not the winger repeatedly linked with Anfield. Yet after Liverpool triggered his Osasuna release clause, the 22-year-old is now set to become Andoni Iraola’s first signing as Liverpool head coach.
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AdvertisementAdvertisementFor supporters suddenly searching his name, the question is obvious. Who exactly is Munoz, and why have Liverpool acted now?
Munoz Brings Pace and Directness
Munoz arrives with a growing reputation in Spain after an impressive season with Osasuna. He scored seven goals and provided five assists, form strong enough to earn him a senior Spain call-up.
His debut could hardly have gone much better, scoring against Serbia in March. He was then included in Luis De la Fuente’s World Cup squad, further underlining how quickly his stock has risen.
La Liga expert Phil Minshull summed up the excitement around him neatly.
AdvertisementAdvertisement“He is an outstanding young talent,” Minshull said. “He’s one of the pearls of Spanish football.
That phrase matters. Liverpool are not buying finished certainty here. They are buying acceleration, aggression and potential before the price becomes absurd.
Wide Profile Fits Liverpool’s Needs
Munoz is 5ft 8in, right-footed and capable of operating from either flank. That flexibility will matter in an Iraola system likely to demand speed, work rate and constant one-v-one threat.
“He’s a very strong, right-footed attacking winger,” he said of the diminutive 5 foot 8 inch attacker. “He can play both sides. He’s very robust. Very physical. He challenges defenders.
“He does take on defenders, and he provides all sorts of challenges for them pulling players in his direction and opening up space for the other forwards.”
This is the core appeal. Liverpool have needed more natural chaos out wide, players willing to attack full-backs rather than recycle possession. Munoz offers that profile.
“He can play either side of the park and that makes him a valuable asset depending on the resources of the rest of the team.
“Also, he’s always tracking back and he’s a strong tackler so he’s supporting the defenders as well. There’s no question marks over his work rate.”
That last line will resonate. Talent matters, but Liverpool’s next phase requires wide players who press, recover and compete.
AdvertisementAdvertisementReal Madrid, Barcelona and Osasuna Path
Munoz’s route has been unusual. Born in Barcelona, he spent time at La Masia between the ages of seven and 14 before leaving for Damm. From there, he joined Real Madrid, eventually making his senior debut in a Clasico against Barcelona in May 2025, replacing Vinicius Junior.
His permanent move to Osasuna gave him the platform he needed. Last season, he started 31 of their 38 league games, scoring six and assisting twice in La Liga.
That tells Liverpool something important. Munoz is not only a prospect from academy mythology. He has already handled senior football, weekly responsibility and the physical demands of a major European league.
Liverpool Take Calculated Gamble
There are fair questions over his creativity, and he is not arriving as a guaranteed starter. Yet reports describing him as “pacy, skilful and energetic” fit exactly with what Liverpool have lacked at times.
This feels like a market move built on timing. Newcastle thought they were close. Liverpool saw value, acted quickly and landed a winger whose ceiling may rise sharply if the World Cup gives him another stage.
Munoz may not have been the name supporters expected. That does not make him a strange signing. It may make him a very Liverpool one.
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
