Sporting CP defender Iván Fresneda has emerged as a primary transfer target for Italian club AS Roma, with club president Frederico Varandas setting an initial valuation of 15 million euros for the Spanish Under-21 international, according to reports from the Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport. The potential move comes amid a massive squad overhaul in Lisbon that has already seen approximately 100 million euros invested in new acquisitions and 150 million euros generated in player sales.
Roma Targets Fresneda After Defensive Complications
AS Roma manager Gianpiero Gasperini has turned his attention to Fresneda following an unexpected setback in negotiations for right-sided defender Zeki Çelik. Çelik departed for Juventus on a free transfer just as renewal talks were nearing a successful conclusion. Roma also evaluated Israel Reyes, submitting a concrete proposal of roughly five million euros to Club América. However, the Mexican club rejected the bid, holding out for a valuation closer to seven million euros.
Faced with that impasse, Roma shifted focus to Fresneda. According to Corriere dello Sport, the Spanish fullback would carry a higher price tag but offers significant high-level European experience and advanced offensive traits that align with Gasperini’s tactical setup. Fresneda remains under contract with Sporting through June 2028, with his deal protected by an 80 million euro release clause, though club leadership is prepared to negotiate at the 15 million euro mark.
Sporting Generates 150 Million Euros in Squad Overhaul
The vice-champions in title have actively reshaped their roster since the summer transfer window officially opened. Sporting has invested roughly 100 million euros to secure Rodrigo Zalazar from Sporting de Braga, Sergi Altimira from Real Betis, Pedro Lima from AVS, Silas Andersen from BK Hacken, Issa Doumbia from Venezia, Ibrahima Ba from Famalicão, and Jesse Derry on loan from Chelsea.
Conversely, the club brought in substantial revenue by parting ways with several key figures. Departures include Hidemasa Morita to Hull City, Morten Hjulmand to Atlético de Madrid, Francisco Trincão to Al-Ahli Jeddah, Alisson Santos to Napoli, Diogo Travassos to Sporting de Braga, Geovany Quenda to Chelsea, and Ricardo Mangas on loan to Monza. These exits generated approximately 150 million euros in total income.
Did you know? Sporting club president Frederico Varandas confirmed that the aggressive squad restructuring was planned over multiple seasons, stating that the recruitment strategy aims to maintain competitiveness for the next three to four years.
Varandas Confirms Further Movement is Likely
Speaking to journalists outside the Pavilhão João Rocha ahead of an Assembleia Geral, club president Frederico Varandas signaled that the club’s business in the transfer market is far from finished. Varandas stated that further arrivals and departures remain highly probable before the window closes.
“This market was planned with time, with a lot of time,” Varandas said to reporters, according to source coverage. “Insubstituible is only Sporting. It makes up part of cycles, groups make up parts of cycles. It was a group that won a lot, that gave many joys to Sporting, that will stay forever in the history of Sporting.”
Varandas added that the club’s strong financial foundation, built through consecutive profitable years in the SAD (Sports Anonymous Society), enables the current transition. The leadership aims to introduce a robust new group capable of sustaining the club’s presence in title races for the foreseeable future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iván Fresneda’s current contract status with Sporting CP?
Iván Fresneda is under contract with Sporting CP until June 2028. His deal includes an 80 million euro release clause, though club officials are reportedly open to listening to offers around 15 million euros.
Which clubs have been linked with Iván Fresneda?
According to Corriere dello Sport, AS Roma has made exploratory contacts regarding a potential summer transfer for the Spanish Under-21 international.
How much has Sporting CP spent and earned in the transfer market?
Sporting has invested roughly 100 million euros in new acquisitions while generating approximately 150 million euros in player sales during the current transfer window.
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