ARSENAL target Ivan Fresneda is “proud” to be linked with a move to some of Europe’s top clubs.
The 18-year-old has broken his silence on a potential transfer away from Real Valladolid.
Fresneda was linked with a switch to Arsenal in January, with Newcastle, Juventus and Borussia Dortmund also reported to be keen on the right-back.
Now it has been revealed that Fresneda is currently learning to speak English and German.
Speaking on rumours of a move while on Spain U19 duty, Fresneda told DiarioAS: “I’m proud but I always say it, I’m also at a big club, Valladolid.”
He added: “I have always valued studies with a view to the future, beyond football.
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“I am a person who likes to learn languages.”
Despite being linked with a January move, Fresneda ended up staying at La Liga outfit Real Vallodolid.
However, rumours of a move away from the Spanish club continue to swirl.
Fresneda has a release clause of £26.5million in his contract.
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He also revealed three players in the world he looks up to, with right-back now a “fashionable position” to play in.
Fresneda said: “It is a fashionable position that today is valued much more than before and there are real players. Achraf [Hakimi], Reece James and [Trent] Alexander-Arnold are three of my favourites.”
The highly-rated defender has played 15 games for Valladolid this season.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
