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Ivan Fresneda learning English as Real Valladolid star breaks silence on Arsenal transfer interest

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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.

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Ivan Fresneda is currently learning English and GermanCredit: Getty

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 Diario AS: “I’m proud but I always say it, I’m also at a big club, Valladolid.”

Fresneda also spoke on why he is currently thought to be learning English and German.

The defender revealed: “I have always valued studies with a view to the future, beyond football.

“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.

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Fresneda has a release clause of £26.5million in his contract.

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.

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