Irankunda hopes Watford Move will increase the chances of Socceroos before the World Cup

The Australian winger Nestory, Irankunda hopes that his move to the English championship Watford will be able to restart his international career in time for the World Cup next year after being frustrated by his progress in Bayern Munich.

The financial details of the transfer have not been made available, but the British media indicated that it would sign a four -year contract in Watford.

The transfer of adolescents from Adelaide United to German power was celebrated in Australia, but he had trouble unraveling for the start of the Bundesliga under Vincent Kompany and was loaned to Grasshoppers in the Swiss Super League.

Irankunda made his debut in Australia under the former coach Graham Arnold last year, but was neglected by the current boss Tony Popovic in the last three international windows.

“It was a very difficult decision (to leave Bayern Munich), but for me, my biggest goal is to play in a World Cup, and the 2026 World Cup is right by our side,”He told Sky, 19, at Heathrow airport in London.

“So I have to play for a few minutes, and I was not playing (in Germany).”

Irankunda, which was born in a Tanzanian refugee camp to Burundian parents before moving to Australia as an infant, became the second player to score for Socceroos during a qualifier of the World Cup against Palestine in 2024.

Australia sealed the qualification for the World Cup in North America last month with a victory over Saudi Arabia in Djeddah.

During his move to Watford, who finished in the middle of the table last season, Irankunda said that it was always a dream of playing in England.

“The championship is also a world class league and a competition”, “ He said.

“The best thing for me was to go elsewhere.

“I am excited and very happy with the opportunity that was offered to me and I am just ready to start with the team.”

Popovic welcomed the news of Irankunda’s decision.

“I hope that this next decision can develop it more, and whether it is an immediate impact with us or not, it gives it a better chance of course”, “ He said.