A teen superstar has been traded to European giant Bayern Munich for what is reportedly an A-League record transfer fee.
Nestory Irankunda's move to the Bundesliga club was announced by Adelaide United on Tuesday.
The club confirmed the transfer fee paid for the 17-year-old is a record for United, but it's said to also be a record for the Australian league.
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Reports claim United will receive $5.8 million over the course of the multi-year deal.
Irankunda is a powerful attacking winger and has scored nine goals in 38 appearances, which is an A-League record for a player still under 20 years old.
He was signed by United as a 15-year-old and was soon on the radar of European clubs, including Bayern Munich's "for some time".
"Nestory is an extremely fast winger, good at dribbling and finishing, and with a lot of power towards the goal," Bayern Munich's youth development director Jochen Sauer said.
"We are convinced of his potential and that he will take the next steps with us."
Irankunda will see out the 2023-24 A-League season with United before heading overseas.
"I'm happy to have this all finalised and to be heading to one of the best clubs in the world – it's a real dream come true," Irankunda said.
"I've worked hard to try to make my family proud."
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