澳大利亚足球运动员Nestory Irankunda正式签约葡萄牙豪门Sporting Lisbon，双方达成五年合约[1]。这笔转会由Sporting Lisbon以Michael Jackson主题的创意视频宣布，视频中Irankunda穿着闪闪发光的Jackson手套与舞者一起跳舞[1]。转会费为1600万欧元，加上附加费用可能达到1800万欧元[1]。
现年20岁的前锋Irankunda来自Adelaide United，曾在2022年FIFA世界杯中对阵土耳其时为Socceroos进球[1]。此前他效力于英超球队Watford[1]。同为澳大利亚球员的Awer Mabil对这一转会表示认可，称其"对他来说是一个非常好的举动"，并指出"这也是一个完美的俱乐部让他迈出下一步"[1]。加盟Sporting Lisbon后，Irankunda将有机会参加欧冠联赛[1]。
Australian footballer Nestory Irankunda has officially joined Portuguese powerhouse Sporting Lisbon, with the club announcing the transfer through a creative video centered on Michael Jackson's iconic imagery [1]. In the announcement, the 20-year-old forward was featured dancing alongside performers while wearing the singer's signature sparkly gloves [1].
Irankunda completed the move from English Premier League club Watford for a reported fee of €16 million, with additional add-ons potentially bringing the total to €18 million [1]. The forward has signed a five-year contract with the Lisbon-based club [1]. The transfer provides Irankunda with the opportunity to compete in European Cup competition [1].
The Adelaide United-developed talent scored for the Socceroos against Turkey at the 2022 FIFA World Cup [1]. Fellow Australian player Awer Mabil commented that "It's a very good move for him" and called Sporting Lisbon "a perfect club also for him to take that next step" [1].