Why Liverpool could lose Victor Munoz to Real Madrid after just one season at Anfield

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Liverpool are set to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna in a surprise move in the transfer window, but according to the Spanish press, his stay on Merseyside may be brief.The 22-year-old will become Andoni Iraola’s first signing as the Reds’ new head coach and looks likely to add the pace, directness and goal threat which Liverpool have been missing from wide areas.However, as AS Diario claimed shortly after the news of his Anfield, in order to appease Munoz’s former club Real Madrid, the Reds have agreed to let Los Blancos retain their original buyback clause on the Spaniard, until the summer of 2027. How excited are you by Liverpool’s surprise signing of Victor Munoz?

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Photo Credit: Getty Images/David Aliaga/NurPhoto Liverpool agreed Munoz buyback clause for Real MadridHeading into the summer there had been rumblings that Real Madrid could look to bring Munoz back after an impressive season with Osasuna.As they do with a lot of the talented young players who leave their ranks, they had included a buyback clause and a first-refusal in his sale, keeping an eye over his development ahead of a potential return.According to AS, Liverpool were well aware of this as they advanced on Munoz, and knew that Madrid could step in and scupper their deal at a moment’s notice.READ MORE: How Liverpool’s deals for Yan Diomande and Bradley Barcola could be impacted by signing of Victor MunozPhoto by Alex Caparros/Getty ImagesAs a result, the Reds are said to have been keen to ‘make a gesture’ towards Los Blancos, in order to prevent a hijack from occurring.This has reportedly led to the retention of a buyback option for Madrid, which can be activated at the end of Munoz’s first season with Liverpool.While it initially appears unlikely that the Reds would agree to this kind of arrangement, the player’s history with Madrid could be cause for concern.Liverpool have been stung by players having their heads turned by the La Liga behemoths in the recent past, and they do not need another one angling for a return to Spain.Nevertheless, we’d initially be sceptical that Liverpool would agree to this kind of arrangement on a new signing, but until confirmation arrives to the contrary, this is certainly something to keep in mind. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox