Iván Fresneda puts in a blinder for Sporting, Premier League clubs circling | OneFootball

The European night against Bodø/Glimt was not only historic for Sporting—it was also confirmation that Iván Fresneda is playing at a much higher level. The right-back put in a simply outstanding performance at Alvalade, and it did not go unnoticed.

Premier League clubs certainly took note. Fresneda had already been on their radar, but this performance put him even more in the spotlight. Arsenal and Newcastle are two of the interested parties and, interestingly, the Gunners will have the chance to see him up close in the Champions League quarter-finals.

The Spaniard’s development is no coincidence. It took him some time to establish himself, but this season he secured his spot, greatly benefiting from Rui Borges’ tactical changes. For now, he has been consistently improving and has taken the place of Georgios Vagiannidis.

Sporting knows they have a valuable asset on their hands. Fresneda is under contract until 2028 and is protected by an 80 million euro release clause. Even so, with this level of performance and the Champions League as his showcase, it would be no surprise to see him make a big move in the summer transfer market.

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. In his 2,737 minutes on the pitch, he already has one goal and two assists.

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