Real Madrid eye Sporting star this summer, big-money bid likely | OneFootball

Real Madrid has already started preparing for the future, and the right-back position is at the center of attention. With Dani Carvajal approaching the end of his career, the club is looking for a player capable of gradually taking over the veteran’s spot. Among the names mentioned is Iván Fresneda.

The wing-back has already come through the youth ranks of Los Blancos, which gives him some familiarity with the club environment and makes any potential adaptation easier. The idea of the Spanish club is to secure a player who can contribute right away, while preparing to take over the starting position.

Sporting acquired the player for around 9 million euros and is expected to demand a significantly higher fee to accept a transfer, according to ‘Fichajes’. Even so, for Real Madrid, this is seen as an investment that fits into a long-term plan, considering the potential and experience already gained by the young full-back – who has been called up to Spain’s U-21 team.

Meanwhile, Dani Carvajal continues to consider offers from clubs outside Europe, with his future still undecided. The 34-year-old full-back has struggled with injuries this season, having played in only 17 matches. Among the options mentioned are leagues in North America and the Middle East.

Iván Fresneda – valued at 12 million euros – has already played 36 matches for Sporting this season: 21 in 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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