Liverpool make first major signing under Andoni Iraola as Reds hijack Newcastle's move

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Liverpool have officially completed the acquisition of Spanish winger Victor Munoz, activating his €40million (£34.5m) release clause at Osasuna to secure the 22-year-old ahead of Newcastle United.The deal is Andoni Iraola's inaugural signing since taking charge at Anfield following Arne Slot's departure earlier this month.Munoz has committed to a six-year contract with the Merseyside club, who will settle the transfer fee across two payments.The Magpies had been engaged in advanced negotiations for the forward following their sale of Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, but Liverpool moved decisively to trigger the buyout clause and win the race for his signature.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Munoz arrives at Anfield as a member of Spain's World Cup squad, having earned his first international cap in March.La Liga expert Phil Minshull has described the winger as "one of the pearls of Spanish football" with an impressive work ethic.Munoz, who typically operates from the left flank, came...

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