Liverpool confirm squad number for £34.5m signing Victor Muñoz

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Liverpool have officially confirmed that summer recruit Victor Muñoz will wear the iconic No. 23 shirt for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign.The Reds agreed a £34.5m deal to sign the highly-rated Spanish forward from La Liga side Osasuna back in June, but fans have been forced to wait patiently to learn which digit the versatile attacker would take ahead of his debut season at Anfield.The 22-year-old’s arrival on Merseyside marks a significant piece of business for Liverpool, who moved swiftly earlier in the window to beat off competition for his signature.

Now, with Muñoz officially reporting for duty at the AXA Training Centre for his first day of pre-season work, the club have formally locked in his squad number and it is one steeped in rich Anfield history. earning his place among the world's elite before sealing his dream move to the Premier League.Following in the footsteps of Anfield royaltyBy selecting the No. 23 shirt, Muñoz inherits a number rich in Anfield heritage and modern club lore.

He becomes the first Liverpool player to take on the squad number since Luis Diaz, who famously wore it upon his high-profile arrival from Porto in January 2022 before swapping to the vacant No. Robbie Fowler famously made the number his own during his explosive early years in the first team, while Jamie Carragher wore it for the vast majority of his legendary 737-game career with the club.