Nestory Irankunda

In August 2026, a transfer to Sporting CP was reportedly agreed, with various sources citing fees such as €18M plus €4M in bonuses, a €15M fixed fee rising above €18M, or a total deal worth approximately £17M (~€20M). This followed a negotiation period in July and August 2026 where Sporting reportedly made several offers, including £14M (~€16.5M), €15M plus €5M in bonuses, and an earlier rejected bid of around £10M (~€12M). Throughout this period, Watford's asking price was consistently reported as a fixed €20M, though one report mentioned a €30M valuation in July 2026. In July 2026, Watford also reportedly rejected bids of around £10M (~€12M) each from Hull City and Celta Vigo. A €10M release clause was mentioned in June 2026 but was reportedly only valid until July 1. His Transfermarkt value was listed between €6M and €10M in mid-2026. He was previously transferred from Bayern München II to Watford in July 2025 for a reported €3M.

Our valuation for Nestory Irankunda is driven by the highly credible and consistent reports in August 2026 of an agreed transfer from Watford to Sporting CP. The final reported fee structure converges around a guaranteed €18 million, with potential add-ons. This figure represents a compromise between Watford's consistent €20 million asking price and Sporting's series of escalating bids, which settled in the €15-€18 million range, establishing a clear market price.