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Exclusive Leonino - Although Rui Borges frequently uses Iván Fresneda, Sporting is open to negotiating the right-back

Sporting is open to negotiating Iván Fresneda. As revealed by our Newspaper in this Exclusive Leonino, despite having gained more playing time under Rui Borges, the right-back does not have a guaranteed spot in the green and white squad.

According to information gathered from a source close to the process, the main reason is the offensive weaknesses of the young Spaniard - recently called up to the under-21 national team - despite his defensive contribution being appreciated by Rui Borges.

The management believes that if advantageous offers for the 'number 22' arise, a sale is not ruled out, as the requested amounts, which range between 10 and 15 million euros - can be invested in a player with greater offensive skills.

Georgios Vagiannidis has been rotating with Iván Fresneda at Sporting's right-back position and offers greater attacking contribution. Considering that, in the National Championship, the lions spend a large part of the matches in the opponent's half, Rui Borges needs an alternative to the Greek who is equally effective in the final third.

Iván Fresneda - valued at 8 million euros - has already played nine games wearing the Sporting jersey this new season: six in the Liga Portugal, two in the Champions League, and another in the Super Cup. In the 550 minutes of participation, he has already provided one assist for a goal.

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