Muñoz completed his move from Osasuna to Liverpool after the club activated his £34.5 million release clause, while he was also part of Spain’s World Cup-winning squad. The 23-year-old is still adjusting to how quickly his career has changed.
His tournament ended without an appearance because of a recurring injury, but his club and international fortunes have improved since then. Muñoz scored on his full Liverpool debut against Nottingham Forest before making his competitive Spain debut from the bench in the 4-1 win over Croatia.
“I think the fact that everything happened so fast hasn't given me time to fully process it, and I think that's good for both me and my family,” Muñoz told reporters.
“You try to enjoy every moment and every stage. Right now, I'm in a good moment both at Liverpool and here with the national team, and I'm focused on the next match.”
The move to England has already given Muñoz a different perspective on football. He said he has noticed a clear contrast between La Liga and the Premier League, particularly in the physical demands placed on players.
“I really like following La Liga. I do notice quite a few differences compared to the Premier League. La Liga is much more tactical, while Premier League matches are much more physical.”
Muñoz is competing for a place in a Spain attack containing Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, but views training alongside Yamal as an opportunity.
He said: “The truth is I try to learn a lot from him. He’s a good friend of mine who is with me day-to-day. We share many moments together and being able to have that competition, being able to see him train every day, is honestly a full privilege for me.”
The summer World Cup remains a more complicated memory. Muñoz travelled with Spain and experienced the joy of winning the tournament, but was unable to play after his injury repeatedly prevented him from reaching full fitness.
“Look, it was a lot of mixed emotions,” he said. “Just going to a World Cup is a dream, and winning it with this family is incredible.”
“But as you say, I had tough moments. You spend a season doing things well, you get the reward of going to the World Cup, and then you feel your body can't give any more and doesn't reach that match.”
The experience ultimately taught him to understand his body better.
“In that sense, it helped me mature. Being able to live that experience with my family and friends is something I'll keep forever, along with the joy of having won it.”