Valencia CF eyes Sporting's Iván Fresneda in right‑back transfer pursuit

Valencia CF continues its summer search for a right‑back, focusing on a potential loan of 21‑year‑old Iván Fresneda. The Portuguese club Sporting CP holds Fresneda under contract until June 2028 and has not yet agreed to a move, despite the player's openness to joining Mestalla. Sporting, which paid €9 million for Fresneda in 2022, retains full control of the deal.

Valencia’s right‑back vacancy stems from Thierry’s serious injury earlier this year, prompting the club to explore multiple options. Besides Fresneda, former Belgium international Thomas Meunier, whose contract ends on 30 June, is cited as the primary target. A third candidate is Andrés García, a full‑back on Aston Villa’s roster. The club must resolve the position before the season starts, weighing availability, cost and sporting fit.