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Sporting Gijón is finalizing a season-long loan for American winger Konrad de la Fuente from Swiss club Lausanne-Sport. The 25-year-old, who came through Barcelona's youth academy and has played for Marseille, Olympiacos, Eibar, and Ceuta, became the club's alternative after failing to secure Jastin García from Girona. Konrad impressed Sporting fans during his time at Ceuta, notably scoring and assisting in a 1-2 victory at El Molinón. Known for his speed, dribbling, and ability to play both wings, he is expected to fill the left-wing position Sporting needs. The deal, reported by journalist Ángel García and confirmed by LA NUEVA ESPAÑA, has accelerated in recent hours.
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Konrad de la Fuente is on the verge of becoming a Sporting Gijón player. The Asturian club has moved closer to reaching an agreement with Swiss side Lausanne-Sport, which holds the winger's rights, to formalize a season-long loan for the upcoming campaign.
According to journalist Ángel García, as confirmed by La Nueva España, negotiations have accelerated in recent hours, bringing the player closer to Gijón.
Alternative After Jastin García Deal Falls Through
Sporting activated the option for Konrad de la Fuente after Girona showed reluctance to release Jastin García. García was the club's priority target for the left wing at Mareo, but the transfer could not be completed as Girona plans to count on him for the upcoming season. Any potential departure would have required a permanent transfer, which Sporting was not willing to assume.
With the Jastin García path closed, Sporting's sporting directorate explored other options to strengthen the left wing, leading them to Konrad—a 25-year-old winger with experience in Spain's second division.
Player Profile and Background
Swiss club Lausanne-Sport owns the rights to the American attacker and appears willing to let him leave on loan, as they did last season with Ceuta.
Konrad was formed in Barcelona's youth academy. He has also played for Olympique de Marseille, Olympiacos, and Eibar before joining AD Ceuta.
Memorable Performance at El Molinón
During his time at AD Ceuta, Konrad delivered one of the most memorable performances of the season for Sporting fans. He was the standout player in Ceuta's 1-2 victory at El Molinón, playing a decisive role in the first goal—which resulted in an own goal by the red-and-white defense after his shot—and scoring Ceuta's second goal, becoming the most impactful player of the match.
Scouting and Fit
That display did not go unnoticed at Mareo and reinforced the monitoring Sporting had already been conducting on the winger. Konrad is known for his speed, ability to break lines, and ease of playing on both wings, although he performs best on the left flank—a position Sporting needs and would address with his arrival.
Source: La Nueva España
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