Victor Munoz 'going to be a superstar' as Liverpool training footage sparks excitement
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SportFootballVictor MunozLiverpool beat Newcastle United to the signing of Victor Munoz this summer.Liverpool fans are looking forward to seeing summer signing Victor Munoz in action after a training group clip sparked excitement among the Reds faithful.The 23-year-old was given an extended break following his World Cup winning campaign with Spain, linking up with his new teammates this summer.Andoni Iraola's side completed the £34.3m move for Munoz midway through the World Cup, activating a release clause in the Spaniard's Osasuna contract.The winger turned down a move to Newcastle United in order to join the Reds, sayins there were no doubts in his mind about the move.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageHis involvement in the World Cup means Liverpool fans are yet to see the winger in action, but his return to training this week has sparked excitement.A video of the Spanish international surface online, showing him cutting inside from the left onto his right foot, skipping past a defender and finding the back of the net.Another goal on the video shows Munoz finding the top corner of Alisson's with his left foot, finding a yard of space to get a shot off in close quarters.Content cannot be displayed without consentFans have taken to social media to express their excitement, with one drawing a comparison with Jamie Vardy in his prime.They said: "Love this type of finishing.
Pure Jamie Vardy-esque, pick a side of the goal and put your laces through it."Another said: "His finishing with both feet impressive and looks jinky too, proper bargain, be comfortable saying now. Just off that."One Liverpool fan said: "Prediction, this guy is gonna be a superstar." Another was left surprised by the finishing and said tongue in cheek: "I think I read somewhere that he was one of the least clinical finishers in Europe last season."Munoz has also spoken for the first time since his move to Liverpool this summer and says he's feeling good after meeting teammates for the first time.Speaking to the club’s official site, he said: "The truth is I feel very good.
I had a great experience today with my teammates for the first time, they’ve all been very helpful and several of those teammates set out for me in a very simple manner things like where to go, what we are going to do, how things work."And of course, I have had my first training session today with my teammates and the coach, and the class we had after the training session was very good and helpful also. So, I feel great."Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Victor MunozLiverpool FCLiverpool FC transfer news