Official! Irankunda joins Sporting, deal could reach... | OneFootball

Sporting have officially completed the signing of Nestory Irankunda, the 20-year-old Australian winger, who has signed a deal with the Lions until 2031. The new Sporting player is also protected by an €80 million release clause. The player cost €15 million fixed, plus €3 million in bonuses dependent on objectives.

The player began attracting attention at a very early age, making his debut for Adelaide United in Australia’s top league at just 15 years old. In 2024, he moved to Bayern Munich, where he played for the B team and competed in the UEFA Youth League, before being loaned to Grasshoppers and later transferred to the English club.

At his presentation as a new Sporting player, the winger did not hide his satisfaction with the move: "I was very happy and grateful to be at Sporting. When they spoke to me about Sporting, it was Sporting until the end." Irankunda also highlighted the club’s international stature and the passion of the fans.

The new player arrives at Alvalade with high ambitions and makes no secret of his desire to win titles: "I came to win titles and to play for great fans. I want to make history and there is no better place to do it than Sporting."

The possibility of playing in the Champions League is another factor that excites the new signing, who sees that experience as a dream come true. Irankunda also explained the link to his Michael Jackson-inspired celebration, calling the artist "the greatest artist of all time." To the Sporting fans, he left a clear promise: "I’m ready to start. We have a great season ahead of us and we’re going to win a lot."

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