Sporting on alert! Hansi Flick wants Lions star at Barcelona | OneFootball

Iván Fresneda is on Barcelona’s radar and is already aware that the Catalan club has been closely monitoring his development at Sporting. The Spanish right-back is on a list of potential targets for the blaugrana, although there have so far been no formal contacts or any offer for the player.

The connection between the wide player and Barcelona is not exactly new. The Catalan club had already been tracking the defender when he was still playing for Valladolid, before he moved to Alvalade in August 2023 for €9 million. His performances for Spain’s youth teams helped draw the attention of the club’s decision-makers.

After a difficult adaptation period at Sporting, the situation began to change with the arrival of Rui Borges. The switch to a back four allowed the Spaniard to earn more space and take on a bigger role, a development that also led to his return to Spain’s national youth teams.

At 22, the player has traits that appeal to Barcelona, namely physical ability, competitive intensity and versatility in defence. The Catalans’ need to prepare alternatives for the future also helps explain the attention fromHansi Flick.

Despite the interest, Sporting are in a protected position thanks to the €80 million release clause and intend to renew the Spaniard’s contract until 2031, while keeping that figure in place. His current deal runs until 2028, and the proposal also includes a pay rise to reward the player’s development.

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