Victor Munoz lifts lid on Andoni Iraola role in Liverpool transfer and 'annoying' injury

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SportFootballLiverpool FCNew Liverpool signing Victor Munoz on the role Andoni Iraola played in helping him move to Anfield and the injury that has so far kept him out of the World CupNew Liverpool signing Victor Munoz has highlighted Andoni Iraola's role in bringing him to Anfield after strong interest from Newcastle United.Munoz became the first signing of the Iraola era last week when the Reds triggered his £34.5m release clause with Osasuna to pip Newcastle to his signature.The Spain international was also attracting attention from the likes of Bayer Leverkusen, Manchester United and former club Real Madrid, who he made two senior appearances for before switching to Osasuna last year.It was Newcastle whose advances were closest to seal a deal, however, until Liverpool acted on long-standing interest following Iraola's appointment as the new head coach earlier this month.And in an interview with EFE, in Spain, Munoz said it was Iraola's plan for him at Anfield that convinced him to make the move."I've been focused on the World Cup, so I didn't want to hear much about my future unless it was something clear," Munoz said. Iraola transmitted his confidence to me, how his team plays.

I will always keep it in my heart. They have made me live the best football year of my entire career."Munoz has been sidelined for Spain's opening two World Cup games, with a muscle injury keeping him out of a surprise draw with Cape Verde and a convincing win over Saudi Arabia.The 22-year-old has opened up about his frustrations with being injured so far and detailed the importance of speaking to Javier Lopez Vallejo, a psychologist with the La Roja national side.He added: "We were carrying it (the injury), but I noticed a discomfort and we are trying to resume the process to be on the field as soon as possible."They have been very complicated moments because this is the dream of a child and seeing that it can be twisted by an injury annoys you a lot."Both abroad and here with Javi I have my talks.

It's a pleasure to have him."My team-mates have been a fundamental pillar for me to be eager every day. [The World Cup] is the only thing I think about. It's a dream and I want to be on the pitch as soon as possible."Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCVictor MunozLiverpool FC transfer news