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Watford Sign Nestory Irankunda from Bayern Munich

Nestory Irankunda (Bayern Munich > Watford)
July 2025

Watford have completed the signing of 19-year-old Australia international Nestory Irankunda from Bayern Munich for £2.5m. He has signed a five-year deal with the Championship club, strengthening their attack ahead of the new season.
Bayern included a 50% sell-on clause and buyback option in the deal. Irankunda has already met coach Paulo Pezzolano and his new teammates at Watford’s training ground earlier this week.

Watford Reject £10m Burnley Bid for Mamadou Doumbia

Mamadou Doumbia (Watford)
July 2025

Watford have turned down a £10 million bid from Burnley for 19-year-old striker Mamadou Doumbia. The club are in talks to offer him an improved contract and have no intention of selling this summer.
Doumbia is a key part of Paulo Pezzolano’s plans, and Watford are keen to retain their top talents amid rising interest. Contract talks are progressing as the club looks to ward off future bids.

Parma in Talks to Sign Watford Midfielder Dele-Bashiru

Tom Dele-Bashiru (Watford)
July 2025

Parma are negotiating a deal to sign Watford midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru, who has told his club he wants to leave this summer.
Watford are open to selling but only at the right price. Dele-Bashiru has one year left on his deal, with an option to extend by another year.

Watford Appoint Paulo Pezzolano as New Head Coach on One-Year Deal

Paulo Pezzolano (Watford)
May 2025

Watford have appointed Paulo Pezzolano as their new head coach on an initial one-year contract. The club views him as a “promotion specialist” to lead their push back to the Premier League.
Pezzolano replaces Tom Cleverley, who was sacked after a 14th-place finish in the Championship. This marks Watford’s 16th permanent managerial appointment in the last decade.

Cleverley Dismissed After Watford’s Slump to 14th

Tom Cleverley (Watford)
May 2025

Watford have sacked head coach Tom Cleverley after finishing 14th in the Championship despite a strong early record. He becomes the club’s 10th managerial casualty in five years.
Appointed full-time after a promising start in 2024, Cleverley’s side won only five league games in 2025. Sporting director Gian Luca Nani cited the need for a fresh direction to develop the club’s young squad.

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