Headline: Watford Striker Nestory Irankunda Joins Sporting Lisbon After One Season
Watford striker Nestory Irankunda has transferred to Sporting Lisbon after spending just one season at Vicarage Road, in a move the Hornets are calling “a permanent deal.”
The 20-year-old Australian international made his debut with Watford in July 2025 following his transition from Bayern Munich.
During his tenure with the club, Irankunda recorded four goals across 44 appearances. His move to Sporting Lisbon is pending international clearance.
Additionally, Irankunda shone on the international stage last season, scoring five goals for the Socceroos. Notably, he marked a significant achievement by netting Australia’s opening goal at the World Cup in a 2-0 victory over Turkey, making him Australia’s youngest ever scorer in the competition.
Watford striker Nestory Irankunda has left after just one season at Vicarage Road to move to Lisbon to join Portuguese giants Sporting on what the Hornets describe as “a permanent deal”.
The 20-year-old Australia international arrived in July 2025 from Bayern Munich.
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But, after four goals in 44 appearances for Watford, he will move on to Sporting, subject to international clearance.
Irankunda also netted five times for the Socceroos last season, including their opening goal of the World Cup in a 2-0 win over Turkey to become Australia’s youngest ever scorer in the competition.
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