Socceroo seals mega-money move with Michael Jackson dance
Nestory Irankunda has sealed his money-spinning transfer to Portuguese giants Sporting CP, and celebrated the move by starring in a Michael Jackson-themed dance video.
Nestory Irankunda, the young Socceroo, has officially made the move from English Championship club Watford to join Portuguese side Sporting CP. The move, announced on Saturday, is expected to be worth an undisclosed fee of $26 million, with potential add-ons bringing the total to $29.5 million. Sporting CP, the 21-time champions of Lisbon, have inserted a staggering $130 million release clause into Irankunda's contract and have greeted the 20-year-old Australian with a unique Michael Jackson-themed welcome video.
The young player, who lit up the World Cup for the Socceroos, expressed his excitement about joining a club that can offer him Champions League football this season. Irankunda stated that any child or person who loves football dreams of playing in the UEFA Champions League, and having this opportunity is a dream come true. Sporting CP, who nailed down their Champions League place last year, have already started their season with a 3-2 win over Vitoria, moving to the top of the Primeira Liga table.
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