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Nestory Irankunda Sporting CP transfer finalised

Entities: Sporting CP · Watford FC · Bayern Munich · FC Bayern Munich · Nestory Irankunda

Overview

In late July 2026 Sporting CP intensified talks to sign 20‑year‑old Australian winger Nestory Irankunda from Watford. Initial negotiations highlighted a €15 million valuation, with Watford rejecting a £10 million Hull City bid and emphasizing the player’s versatility after a debut season of four goals and five assists. By 23 July, Sporting’s bid was reported at €15‑20 million plus bonuses, while Watford turned down offers from both Sporting and Celta Vigo, insisting on a minimum price of about £12.55 million. The same day Bayern Munich’s buy‑back clause expired, and its sell‑on share was reduced to 40 percent after Watford repurchased a 10 percent stake.

On 24 July Sporting submitted a €20 million offer (€15 million guaranteed plus €5 million in bonuses). Irankunda removed Watford references from his social media and awaited permission to travel to Lisbon for a medical, with the transfer expected to be completed within days. By 5 August the clubs reached an agreement for just over €18 million, including add‑ons, with €15 million paid upfront. Irankunda has accepted the move and is awaiting final paperwork, while Bayern’s future sell‑on clause remains in place.

The deal will give Sporting a promising left‑winger for the Portuguese league and potential Champions League action, and provides Irankunda a platform to build on his World Cup breakthrough. Bayern Munich, which never fielded Irankunda at senior level, will earn roughly €7.2 million from its 40 percent sell‑on clause on the €18 million transfer.

Timeline

  1. about 23 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Nestroy Irankunda's Sporting Lisbon Transfer Nets Bayern About €7.2 million

    Nestroy Irankunda moves from Watford to Sporting Lisbon for €18 million; Bayern Munich’s 40 % sell‑on clause yields about €7.2 million despite the player never featuring for the first team.

  2. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Nestory Irankunda moves to Sporting CP in €18m deal

    Watford have agreed to sell Australian winger Nestory Irankunda to Sporting CP for just over €18 million, with a €16 million bid and bonuses narrowing the gap to the €20 million asking price, despite a Bayern‑M

  3. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Australian winger Nestory Irankunda set for €20 million move to Sporting CP

    Sporting CP have offered €20 million for Australian winger Nestory Irankunda, who is set to leave Watford after medicals, aiming to play in the Champions League.

  4. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Nestory Irankunda transfer saga: Sporting CP bid, Watford price tag and Bayern buyback clause ends

    Nestory Irankunda's future hangs as Sporting CP bids €15‑20 m, Watford rejects £10‑12 m offers, and Bayern's buy‑back clause expires.

  5. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Sporting CP moves to sign Australian winger Nestory Irankunda

    Sporting CP are negotiating to sign Australian winger Nestory Irankunda from Watford for a fee around €15 million after his strong debut season and World Cup performance.

Sources

berlin-live.de · bild.de · bundesliga.t-online.de · ftbl.com.au · m.tportal.hr · news38.de · nnn.ng · perthnow.com.au · sapo.pt · sport.de · sport1.pl · the72.co.uk · thewomensgame.com

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