Now a key player at Sporting, Iván Fresneda earns international recognition | OneFootball

Iván Fresneda has once again established himself this season as the undisputed starter on the right side of the defense for Sporting and now, he has been called up again to the Spanish under-21 national team. The 21-year-old player was summoned this Friday by David Gordo for La Rojita's commitments.

The number 22 for Sporting will be an option for the matches against Cyprus (on the 27th, Friday, at 3:00 PM, in Larnaca) and Kosovo (on the 31st, Tuesday, at 7:30 PM, in Madrid), both counting towards the qualification for the final phase of the European Championship in this category.

The Euro 2027 for the under-21s will be held in Serbia and Albania. Currently, the Spanish team leads group A of the qualifiers, with 15 points accumulated over five matches. Meanwhile, Fresneda already has two caps for the young squad.

It should be noted that, following his great performance in the comeback against Bodø/Glimt, some clubs took note of the young right-back. Arsenal and Newcastle are two of the interested parties and, interestingly, the Gunners will be able to see him up close in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Iván Fresneda - valued at 12 million euros - has already played 36 matches for Sporting this season: 21 in the Liga Portugal, nine in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup, and another in the Super Cup.

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