Why rising Socceroos star Nestory Irankunda has made a shock request to LEAVE Bayern Munich

Former Adelaide United star Nestory Irankunda has made a shock request to safe a mortgage transfer from Bayern Munich as he seeks extra first-team alternatives.

The 18-year-old joined Bayern Munich after the 2023-24 A-League season, the place he rapidly turned a fan favorite at Adelaide United. 

Since shifting to Germany, Irankunda has featured in 15 matches for Bayern’s reserve group within the German Regionalliga, scoring 4 targets.

Final week, Irankunda was named on the bench for Bayern Munich’s UEFA Champions League match in opposition to Shakhtar Donetsk. 

Whereas he did not take the sector within the 5-1 victory, being a part of the squad was described as ‘a dream come true.’

‘It has been unreal,’ Irankunda stated throughout an interview at Coopers Stadium, the place he joined the Community 10 panel for Adelaide United’s conflict in opposition to Sydney FC. 

‘Bayern Munich has been superb, nevertheless it’s all the time good to be again in Australia.’

Reflecting on his time in Germany, Irankunda acknowledged the challenges and highlights. 

‘Their approach is unreal, however the language is horrible. I can solely communicate English,’ he joked.

He additionally shared his pleasure about coaching with high-profile gamers. 

‘Seeing Vincent Kompany, the coach, was unreal. He is a legend. After which, clearly, seeing gamers like Harry Kane and Leroy Sané is even higher as a result of they’re such high-profile gamers.’

When requested about his future, Irankunda confirmed that he has been in discussions with Bayern Munich a couple of potential mortgage transfer. 

‘After all I’ve spoken to them. You wish to be enjoying at a high degree, first division, and at an excellent membership,’ he stated.

‘I have been in talks with the membership and coaches about happening mortgage as a result of I really feel like it is going to be higher for me. I’ve to be enjoying; I am unable to maintain enjoying under-23s each week.’

Irankunda’s transition to Bayern Munich got here with important fanfare in Australia, because the Socceroos proceed their seek for the following standout expertise. 

His time with Bayern’s reserves has offered precious expertise, however the winger believes constant first-team minutes are essential for his improvement.

Vincent Kompany, Bayern’s head coach, just lately included Irankunda within the squad for a DFB Pokal match, although he remained an unused substitute. 

Irankunda additionally made headlines along with his performances in pre-season coaching, which raised expectations for his potential debut with the primary group.

Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic commented on Irankunda’s omission from current World Cup qualifiers, explaining it was a call to permit him time to regulate to life in Germany. 

‘He is at one of many greatest golf equipment on the planet. We really feel it is a possibility for him to settle, develop, and develop,’ Popovic stated. 

The subsequent Socceroos World Cup qualifier is scheduled for March.