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Villarreal Nears $4M Transfer for US Star Alex Freeman

1/27/2026

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Villarreal is close to finalizing the transfer of United States defender Alex Freeman from Orlando City for about $4 million, potentially $6.5 million with incentives.
Orlando City will receive 15% of any future transfer.
Freeman, 21, earned MLS All-Star and Young Player of the Year honors in 2025 and has 13 caps.
The move creates risk to Freeman's World Cup prospects due to uncertain playing time.

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Villarreal is close to finalizing the transfer of United States defender Alex Freeman from Orlando City for about $4 million, potentially $6.5 million with incentives.
Orlando City will receive 15% of any future transfer.
Freeman, 21, earned MLS All-Star and Young Player of the Year honors in 2025 and has 13 caps.
The move creates risk to Freeman's World Cup prospects due to uncertain playing time.