Sporting push to unveil Rui Borges signing at Cinco Violinos | OneFootball

Nestory Irankunda is getting closer and closer to becoming a Sporting signing. The 20-year-old Australian winger was the choice of the club’s hierarchy to complete Rui Borges’ squad, even though the scouting department had presented other options.

According to Record, Sporting will pay Watford €15 million in a deal that could reach €20 million through add-ons based on objectives. As of last Thursday, the definition of those targets was still the main point under discussion between the two clubs.

The Australian international has already agreed everything with the Lions to sign a five-year contract, with the new deal including a release clause set at €80 million. Despite the delay in negotiations, Sporting’s officials remain confident that the process will be completed in time for Irankunda to be presented to the Members during the Troféu Cinco Violinos.

The player himself has already started showing signs of an imminent departure, having removed references to Watford from his social media. Irankunda also tried to learn more about the reality of Sporting through research and through contacts with people close to the club.

In the 2025/26 season, in what was his debut campaign for Watford, Nestory Irankunda - valued at €8 million - made a total of 42 appearances. In the 2,211 minutes he was on the pitch, the winger, who is under contract until 2030, scored four goals and provided four assists.

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