Fabrizio Romano has confirmed it — Víctor Muñoz leaves Real Madrid for CA Osasuna. The 21-year-old striker, who recently debuted for the first team, is officially out of La Fábrica, but not entirely out of Real Madrid’s plans.

A Quiet Exit, but a Strategic One

While Madrid fans were busy analyzing the aftermath of the Club World Cup, Fabrizio Romano dropped the unexpected news: Osasuna have signed Víctor Muñoz from Real Madrid for €6 million, acquiring 50% of his rights. That means Real Madrid keeps a foot in the door, holding the other 50% in case they want to buy him back or profit from a future sale.

🗣 “Here we go!” — Romano’s signature tweet confirmed the deal, which had not been rumored until now.

Xabi Alonso Gives the Green Light

Xabi Alonso is being decisive in reshaping Madrid’s squad. After the Club World Cup collapse and with preseason around the corner, the new manager made it clear to Florentino Pérez:

“I prefer to work with fewer players and trust youth team talents only when there’s room for growth.”

With the attack already overloaded, Muñoz would have been relegated to the bench, something Alonso didn’t want to see happen. Instead of blocking his progress, he approved the move to Osasuna — a club that guarantees top-flight minutes and development.

From Castilla to Clásico: Muñoz’s Rise

Víctor Muñoz has had a breakout season at Real Madrid Castilla under Raúl González:

34 matches 11 goals 7 assists Played across all forward positions

This earned him a dream debut in a Clásico vs Barcelona, followed by three more first-team appearances and even minutes at the FIFA Club World Cup.

His versatility, goal-scoring instinct, and pressing work rate made him one of the most promising academy products in recent years. And now, Osasuna will benefit from that talent.

Why Osasuna?

Osasuna isn’t just a mid-table LaLiga team anymore — they’re a proven development ground for rising Spanish talent. Under Jagoba Arrasate, the club has helped players like Aimar Oroz and Ante Budimir grow into key LaLiga figures.

At Osasuna, Muñoz will get regular game time, the coaching staff already has a plan for him, and he’ll face top competition every weekend. It’s the ideal setup for a striker looking to take the next step.

Real Madrid’s Smart Business

By keeping 50% of Muñoz’s rights, Madrid is playing the long game:

If he explodes at Osasuna → Madrid can bring him back. If he’s sold later for €30M → Madrid gets €15M.

With Xabi Alonso pushing for leaner squad depth and fewer benchwarmers, this model benefits both the player and the club.

In Summary:

Víctor Muñoz joins Osasuna permanently for €6M Real Madrid retains 50% of future rights Xabi Alonso approved the move to avoid blocking development Osasuna guarantees minutes and growth for one of La Fábrica’s best talents

Muñoz may have left Madrid, but this isn’t goodbye forever. For now, he’s ready to light up LaLiga in Pamplona — and Madrid will be watching closely.