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22 Sep 2026 | 11.45
La Liga
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Víctor Muñoz, Spanish forward 23 years old, could have returned as a future bet in the last Real Madrid transfer market for 8 million euros, but the club decided not to exercise their buy-back option. Weeks later, Liverpool paid the 40 million of his release clause at Osasuna, and the player already has 1 goal in 5 Premier League matches.
The decision brings attention back to the present situation in the Madrid attack. The club invested 125 million fixed plus 15 in variables in Yan Diomande and renewed Vinicius until 2032, while Muñoz began a new chapter in England after becoming a full international with Spain.
Víctor Muñoz was available for 8 million
Real Madrid sold 50% of the economic rights of Muñoz to Osasuna in 2025 for 5 million euros, plus another million subject to objectives. The agreement included repurchase options for the following three seasons.
The one for the first summer was set at 8 million, according to information released during the past season. The deadline was June 30, 2026, but Madrid's initial plan was to let the player continue developing outside the Bernabéu.
Muñoz finished his single season in Pamplona with 34 matches, 7 goals, and 5 assists in all competitions. Furthermore, he was chosen twice as the best under-23 player of the month in LaLiga and received the national team call before the World Cup.
His performance attracted interest in the Premier League. Newcastle negotiated his signing, but it was ultimately Liverpool who activated the 40 million euros set in his release clause.
Liverpool paid 40 million for Víctor Muñoz
The operation also brought significant income to Madrid. Osasuna only owned 50% of the economic rights, so half of the 40 million ended up going to the white club.
According to AS, considering the initial transfer, the agreed objectives, and their percentage on the sale, Madrid received around 25.5 million euros for Víctor Muñoz. Additionally, they managed to retain a repurchase option at the end of his first season at Anfield.
His adaptation to England is already showing results. Muñoz has played in the first 5 Premier League matches, with 259 minutes, 3 starts, and 1 goal. He scored his first goal against Nottingham Forest to salvage a 2-2 at Anfield.
He also won a penalty in his league debut against Newcastle and then hit the crossbar against Fulham. Andoni Iraola is using him both as a starter and from the bench.
Real Madrid keeps a door open
The comparison gains weight due to recent problems with Vinicius and the quest for offensive solutions within Real Madrid. Muñoz offered a deal of 8 million before heading to England, a figure much lower than the 40 million Liverpool ended up paying.
Nevertheless, the connection is not completely severed. Víctor Muñoz signed with Liverpool until 2032, but Real Madrid retained a repurchase option at the end of this first season. His progress in the coming months will determine if the club reconsiders his return or allows him to firmly establish his career outside of LaLiga.
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