Thomas Tuchel's massive praise for Burundi star Nestory Irankunda

Thomas Tuchel's massive praise for new signing Nestory Irankunda

Thomas Tuchel's massive praise for Burundi star Nestory Irankunda

Allan Damba • 08:29 - 05.12.2023

However, Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel, a wholesome fan of the attacker, confirmed where Irankunda will begin when he finally joins in.

For securing a deal for one of Europe's hottest prospects from Australian side Adelaide United, Bayern Munich fans are still buzzing about wonderkid Nestory Irankunda.

The 17-year-old, with Burundian parents, will sign for Bayern when he turns 18 next year.

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There was a debate on where he would start his Bayern career: whether it would be in the first team or with the second team.

However, Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel, a wholesome fan of the attacker, confirmed where Irankunda will begin when he finally joins in.

Thomas Tuchel, Bayern Munich manager
Thomas Tuchel, Bayern Munich manager

"Nestory is very quick, with big potential. We'll see where his journey takes him. He'll start at the highest youth level (second team)," Tuchel was quoted as saying by the Bavarian.

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Irankunda is technically a Bayern player already and was just loaned back to his former club for playing time.

Meanwhile, recent reports also pointed at Irankunda opting for Burundi and not Tanzania or Australia for his international career.

Irankunda is likely to represent the country of his parents and Tanzania, where he was conceived, or Australia, where he was born.

However, for the youth levels, the youngster has already featured for the latter, playing two games and scoring thrice with the U17s.

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