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Nestory Irankunda Sporting CP transfer finalised

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Nestory Irankunda ~~finalising~~ Sporting CP transfer finalised

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.

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