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The FC Barcelona transfers market once again places Iván Fresneda, a 22-year-old full-back from Sporting CP, on Barcelona's radar. The player has a contract until 2028, an 80 million euro release clause, and Barcelona is already aware of the conditions surrounding a potential operation.
Barcelona's interest has not yet led to formal negotiations. Sporting is aware of the player's progress and is also working on a possible renewal, a circumstance that could change the conditions of a future transaction.
FC Barcelona refocuses on Fresneda
FC Barcelona had previously tracked Iván Fresneda before his departure from Valladolid. Eventually, Sporting CP secured his signing in 2023 for around 9 million euros, signing him until June 2028.
Three years later, his name reappears in Barcelona's planning. As reported by A Bola, the player himself is aware that he is being observed by Barcelona's scouting department, which works alongside sporting director Deco.
His sporting situation has also changed. Fresneda has played in seven games of the Portuguese League this season, amassing 471 minutes, along with an assist. His presence as a starter has increased compared to previous campaigns.
The full-back has also been part of the Spanish national team's plans during this early part of the season. This sporting growth coincides with Barcelona's renewed interest and Sporting's efforts to prevent his contract from nearing its end.

Sporting CP has an 80 million euro release clause
Sporting CP currently has significant contract protection. Fresneda has an 80 million euro release clause, well above the market valuations currently published about the player.
This does not mean that the Portuguese club will necessarily demand that amount in negotiations. There is also no record of having set a 20 million euro minimum price to consider proposals, so that figure cannot be presented as an official condition from Sporting.
The contractual situation will be one of the factors that will determine any potential move. The player still has nearly two seasons left after the current one before his contract ends in 2028, while Sporting is considering extending the agreement.
The next step will depend on whether the interest progresses from monitoring to negotiations. For now, FC Barcelona keeps Iván Fresneda on its radar, but any negotiation will have to be conducted directly with Sporting CP, which retains contractual control and an 80 million euro release clause.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El FC Barcelona ya conoce el precio por Iván Fresneda
