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Víctor Muñoz bids farewell to Osasuna for Liverpool: 'This land will always have a very special place in my heart'
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Víctor Muñoz bids farewell to Osasuna for Liverpool: 'This land will always have a very special place in my heart'

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Catalan winger Víctor Muñoz has officially transferred from Osasuna to Liverpool for 40 million euros, with Osasuna receiving 20 million.
  • The transfer marks Osasuna's most significant sale in club history.
  • Muñoz expressed gratitude for his time at Osasuna, calling it the best year of his career and stating Navarra will always hold a special place in his heart.

Catalan winger Víctor Muñoz has officially ended his tenure at Osasuna, with his transfer to Liverpool confirmed for 40 million euros. This deal, which brings 20 million euros to the Navarrese club, represents the most lucrative sale in Osasuna's history.

Navarra always will have a very special place in my heart.

— Víctor MuñozExpressing his deep connection to the region after his transfer.

Both the club and the player conveyed mutual gratitude following the announcement. Osasuna bid farewell to Muñoz with a message full of affection and recognition for a player who, despite only spending one season with the team, forged a special connection with the club, its environment, and its fans. His performance on the field and his attitude perfectly aligned with the club's traditional values.

During his year in Pamplona, Muñoz scored 7 goals and provided 5 assists in 36 matches, earning him recognition as perhaps the league's breakout player. His connection with the fans was evident in social media reactions, where many messages highlighted his commitment and wished him luck in his new venture in the English Premier League.

It is never easy to say goodbye to a place where I have been so happy and where I have lived the best football year of my career.

— Víctor MuñozReflecting on his time at Osasuna in his farewell letter.

Muñoz addressed the Osasuna community through an emotional letter posted on his social media from the United States, where he is with the Spanish national team for the World Cup. "It is never easy to say goodbye to a place where I have been so happy and where I have lived the best football year of my career," he began. He emphasized his immediate identification with the club's crest, jersey, and values, stating he always tried to reciprocate the fans' affection by giving his all in every training session and match.

From the first day, I felt identified with this shield, with this shirt and with the values it represents. I have always tried to return on the field all the affection I have received, giving my all in every training session and every match.

— Víctor MuñozDescribing his connection to Osasuna and his commitment during his tenure.

He also shared his appreciation for the moments at El Sadar stadium, describing the magical afternoons and nights, the atmosphere, and the unconditional support as memories he will always cherish. Muñoz thanked the club's board for their trust, the staff for their help in his growth, and his teammates for welcoming him from day one.

I have enjoyed every moment lived at El Sadar. Those magical afternoons and nights, the atmosphere, the unconditional support of the fans and everything we have shared are memories that I will always keep in my heart.

— Víctor MuñozRecalling his positive experiences at Osasuna's home stadium.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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