Bayern set to let go of Irankunda before debut | OneFootball

Nestory Irankunda’s chapter at Bayern Munich appears set to close before it ever really began, with the young Australian poised to make a move to Watford, according to Bavarian Football Works. It is a transfer that has sparked debate about whether Bayern are too quick to part ways with a player many tipped as a future Bundesliga mainstay.

Irankunda joined Bayern amid much fanfare, hailed for his explosive pace and directness. But despite evident potential, he found opportunities hard to come by and reportedly grew frustrated with his position within the club’s setup last season. According to Bavarian Football Works, Irankunda’s view on his own readiness to step up did not align with how Bayern’s management assessed his current level, leading to growing tension behind the scenes.

That disconnect led Irankunda to become increasingly vocal about his desire for more responsibility—an attitude that, while understandable, may have clashed with Bayern’s more measured approach for integrating talented prospects. The club, meanwhile, seemed reluctant to fast-track his development, given their depth on the flanks and the high standards set for young players competing for first-team minutes in Munich.

If the reported transfer to Watford materializes, Irankunda will join the list of promising talents who left Bayern without carving out a consistent role. Still, there is acknowledgment that his story is far from finished—his time in England could yet prove a springboard or a cautionary tale, with his next steps in the Championship crucial for his trajectory.

Critics of Bayern’s approach might argue that the club is letting Irankunda leave too early, raising questions about the balance between nurturing youth and maintaining squad quality. Yet, as the sources point out, patience works both ways, and Irankunda himself must shoulder some responsibility for pushing for a move rather than waiting for an opening.

From Bayern’s perspective, this potential exit comes during a summer where they continue to target wide reinforcements, with links to more seasoned options like Leandro Trossard and ongoing rumors about other attacking targets. The club’s strategy, as seen in recent windows, appears focused on pairing experience with promising prospects—though Irankunda’s departure would suggest that those prospects need to match the club’s timeline, not their own.

With the deal not yet official, there remains a sliver of uncertainty, but the direction of travel is clear. For Irankunda and Bayern, it looks to be a parting of ways spurred by divergent ambitions, and only time will tell whether this is a rare misstep in the club’s vaunted talent pipeline or simply the right move for all parties.

(Source: Bavarian Football Works)

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