Leaves Munich without a conversation
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The chapter FC Bayern has ended for Nestory Irankunda. After the 19 -year -old wing striker had already commented on his farewell from Munich on Tuesday evening in London at Heathrow Airport, the Australian now signed a contract with FC Watford. The Championship Club reported the obligation on Friday. “Sky” recently mentioned an amount of 3 million euros as a transfer for Bayern. In addition, the record champion is said to have been involved in a future transfer with 50 percent and also agreed a buyback option.
He was very grateful that this option was given to him, Irankunda said on Wednesday in a video published by “Sky Sports” at the airport. When asked whether the Bayern party was difficult for him, the Australian initially laughed briefly. Then he said in a serious tone: “Yes, it was a really tough decision.” However, his biggest goal is to participate in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada. The Australian selection is already qualified for the tournament. Irankunda had contributed to this with a goal and an assist in five qualification games. At FC Bayern, he did not make a single professional service.
After 15 regional league games for the second Bayern team, Irankunda spent the last season in loan in Zurich. There were regular missions in the Grasshopper Club. In 21 competitive games, Irankunda came up with a goal and three assists. He only had conversations with the Munich responsible before going to Switzerland, no longer after returning. “This is part of football,” said the young professional. Nevertheless, he was grateful for the possibility that he was given – explicitly also for training with Harry Kane.
In his time in Europe, Irankunda’s market value did not make the expected leap up. With an assessment of over 1.8 million euros-at that time already strongly influenced by the Bayern change that had been established early-he had still played in the A-League. In Munich, however, it only went up to EUR 3 million. The loan to Zurich brought another increase of one million to EUR 4 million.
Note: This article was published in the first version on July 16, 2025 and was updated on Friday after the official confirmation.