Sources informed ESPN that Barcelona is on the verge of securing the signing of Ivan Fresneda, the right-back from Real Valladolid.
In an exciting transfer development, it has been reported that FC Barcelona is edging closer to securing the services of talented right-back Ivan Fresneda from Real Valladolid. Credible sources have informed ESPN that while the deal is yet to be finalized, its completion hinges on Barcelona’s ability to create the necessary salary space within their squad.
The emergence of Barcelona’s interest has significantly altered Fresneda’s plans for the summer. The 18-year-old Spanish youth international had been engaged in discussions with Borussia Dortmund, the renowned German side, regarding a potential move. However, the allure of joining Barcelona has prompted the youngster to reconsider his options and prioritize a switch to the Catalan giants.
According to insiders, Barcelona is in the final stages of negotiating a lucrative five-year contract with Fresneda and his representatives. Additionally, they are optimistic about reaching an agreement with Real Valladolid, the club that suffered relegation to the Spanish second division last season.
Fresneda possesses a release clause set at €20 million ($21.7m). However, sources close to ESPN indicate that Barcelona is confident of securing the young talent’s services for a significantly reduced fee, potentially around half of his release clause amount.
The January transfer window saw both Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal express interest in Fresneda following his remarkable breakthrough season in LaLiga with Real Valladolid. While Dortmund’s pursuit carried over into the summer, Barcelona’s president Joan Laporta’s rapport with the player’s agent, Fali Ramadani, has proven pivotal in propelling Barcelona to the front of the queue.
Should the deal materialize, it would undoubtedly be seen as a significant coup for Barcelona, as they continue their efforts to bolster their squad for the upcoming campaign. The acquisition of Ivan Fresneda would provide valuable reinforcement for their right-back position and inject fresh talent into the team.