After a few days of speculation, the news has gone official: Bayern Munich winger Nestory Irankunda has transferred to Watford FC.
Irankunda, who never really was able to prove himself in Bavaria, leaves the club after a very uneventful tenure where it appears that the player and the club were never fully aligned on the winger’s ability and development:
We are delighted to confirm the arrival of exciting forward Nestory Irankunda on a long-term permanent deal from Bayern Munich. Thrilled to have you
ADwith us, Nestory! pic.twitter.com/49Gx3svI8D
— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) July 18, 2025
Bayern Munich issued a release on its club website regarding the move:
Nestory Irankunda (February 9, 2006) is leaving FC Bayern Munich. Almost a year after his transfer from Adelaide United to Munich, the Australian international is moving to Watford FC in the English Championship. The striker has signed a long-term contract with the ambitious second-division club from northwest London.
Jochen Sauer, Director of Youth Development and Campus : “Nestory has repeatedly demonstrated his great potential with our amateurs and then with GC in Zurich. With his athleticism and speed, he is a natural fit for football on the island. We had very positive and trusting discussions with Watford and are convinced that he will find the best conditions there to establish himself sustainably in European club football. We will continue to keep a close eye on him there.”
Irankunda was part of the Bayern Munich amateur squad in the first half of last season. He made 15 Regionalliga appearances, scoring four goals and providing four assists. He also scored once in three Youth League matches. During the winter break, he moved to Zurich. He made 21 appearances for the Swiss record champions (1 goal/3 assists). His contract in Munich was due to run until June 2028.
Irankunda initially joined Bayern Munich for a fee of €900,000 from Adelaide United, but struggled to win first team playing time. After pushing for an opportunity last season, the winger was sent on loan to Grasshopper Club Zurich where he could only manage one goal and three assists in 21 games across all competitions.
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