Amidst a flurry of switch offers on the deadline day, Newcastle United stole the headlines with a singular signing — Santiago Munoz, a reputation bearing placing similarity with the protagonist Santiago Munez of the 2005 movie ‘Goal!’.
The Magpies confirmed the 18-month mortgage deal of the striker on Tuesday. “The 19-year-old, who was born in the United States, arrives from Mexican top-flight side Santos Laguna, where he made his debut last year and has scored three goals and claimed three assists in 13 league games,” stated an announcement.
“The deal includes an option to make Munoz’s move a permanent one.”
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2005: In the film “Goal”, Mexican star Santiago Muñez is signed by @NUFC 🎥
2021: Mexican expertise Santiago Muñoz joins Newcastle United from @MembershipSantosEn! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/nepDuqoEWL
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But greater than the small print of the swap, the similarities with the plot of the movie “Goal!” — also called “Goal! The Dream Begins” — acquired followers and rivals alike excited. In the Danny Cannon-directed movie, Newcastle United signal a younger Mexican named Santiago Munez on a trial foundation after he arrives in England.
In the climax of the movie, Munez scores the winner in opposition to Liverpool, sealing his membership’s qualification into the UEFA Champions League.
Munoz has to date performed in a single skilled season in Mexico and can now set sight on the Premier League. At worldwide degree, he helped Mexico win the 2019 CONCACAF U17 Championships and was a part of the squad which completed as runners-up on the 2019 Under-17 World Cup in Brazil.