Iván Fresneda dazzled Sporting's Champions opponents and could leave | OneFootball

Iván Fresneda is once again on the radar of English clubs, with Arsenal standing out among those interested in Sporting’s right-back. The injury he suffered before the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals in London prevented him from showcasing himself precisely on a stage where several suitors were watching closely, but that did not curb the already well-established interest.

Mikel Arteta is said to appreciate his compatriot’s qualities, especially after his displays in the Champions League, a competition in which Sporting were only knocked out by the London side themselves. The ‘number 22’ featured in 10 of the team’s 12 European matches and started every one of them, also registering an assist.

Domestically, he has added 29 appearances, 25 as a starter, with one goal and one assist, in what is the best season of the Spaniard’s career. A level of performance that has made him one of the main candidates to fill any potential vacancy left by Ben White in the Gunners squad, although the Englishman’s departure has since become less likely.

Iván Fresneda’s rise to prominence at Alvalade has been gradual: from promising talent to undisputed starter over the course of two seasons. His development was also helped by Rui Borges’ tactical change, fitting better into the current coach’s 4-2-3-1 than into Ruben Amorim’s previous system.

Developed in the academies of Real Madrid, Leganés and Real Valladolid, the club he left for around €9 million to move to Alvalade, Iván Fresneda is under contract until 2028 and has an €80 million release clause. At the moment, the full-back is recovering from inflammation in a tendon in the pubic area and is not expected to play again this season.

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