La Liga
The future of Iván Fresneda, right-back of Sporting de Portugal, has taken an unexpected turn. Just when it seemed that Valencia had everything ready to finalize his loan move, Como 1907, an Italian Serie A team managed by Cesc Fàbregas, has burst into the negotiation and reportedly positioned itself favorably to secure the player's services.
An objective pursued for several months at Mestalla
Valencia had identified Fresneda as their priority following Thierry Rendall's serious injury at the end of October. The Valencia club had been working on the operation for weeks, gaining support from both the board in Singapore and their coaches, first Rubén Baraja and later Carlos Corberán. However, the constant changes in Sporting's coaching staff have complicated the agreement. With the arrival of Rui Borges, the young full-back has seen some game time in recent matches but is still not a regular choice.
Meanwhile, Como's interest has caused uncertainty among the Valencia ranks. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Italian club, driven by Fàbregas, is reportedly closer to securing the loan of the player who was developed at Valladolid. The Sporting's indecision and the growing prominence of Como could be decisive factors for Fresneda to choose a destination in Italy. Valencia, though optimistic, now faces unexpected competition in this crucial operation.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Como le roba un fichaje al Valencia
