Exclusive Leonino - Sporting ready to let Iván Fresneda go | OneFootball

Sporting is open to discussing the departure of Iván Fresneda. As determined by our Journal in this Leonino Exclusive, although the right-back has gained more minutes under the command of Rui Borges, his position in the main group of the lions is not guaranteed, which opens up room for potential negotiations in the market.

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

The structure believes that, should advantageous proposals for the 'number 22' arise, a sale is not ruled out, since the requested amounts, which will be around 10 and 15 million euros - can be invested in a player with greater offensive baggage.

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

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

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