Alexander Freeman who’s becoming a big deal in the USMNT as a right-back, is getting lots of attention from different clubs including Villarreal. Orlando City really wants to keep Freeman and gave him a U-22 initiative contract to try and keep him around. Freeman’s got like 18 months left on his contract with Orlando City with the chance to just let it run out and be free to go wherever by January 2027.
- Orlando City really wants Freeman to stay even though Villarreal wants him.
- Freeman’s got 18 months left on his contract with Orlando City.
- Orlando City offered Freeman this U-22 initiative contract thing.
Villarreal’s Interest in Freeman
Villarreal is one of the clubs that’s interested in Alexander Freeman whose contract with Orlando City is going to end in 18 months. Even though they’re interested nothing’s been decided between the clubs yet. Freeman’s been playing really good in the MLS and can play both defense and attack which makes everyone want him. Orlando City isn’t budging though and says they’re not selling him this summer.
🇺🇸 On USMNT right back Alexander Freeman, per sources:
🟣 NO agreement between Orlando City and Villarreal on transfer.
Orlando still don’t want to sell this summer. 18 months left on contract. Orlando have an offer out to make him U-22 initiative.
Freeman could run down contract and leave in January 2027.
Villarreal one of many teams who want Freeman.
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert)
August 08, 2025
For more detailed information on Orlando City and Freeman’s current team dynamics, you can visit Orlando City SC News.
Freeman’s Career and Future Prospects
Alexander Freeman has done really good since getting moved up to Orlando City’s first team in 2025. He got picked for the MLS All-Star Game and now starts like every game for the team. He’s also played for the United States youth teams and now has 7 games with the USMNT which shows how good he is getting.
His dad Antonio Freeman who used to play in the NFL and his mom who’s a big Liverpool fan helped him a lot growing up. If you want to know more about Freeman’s career and what’s happening in MLS you can look at Major League Soccer Overview.
Orlando City’s Strategy to Retain Freeman
Orlando City really wants to keep Freeman around so they’re offering him this U-22 initiative contract to make him stay with the team. The MLS club thinks Freeman is super important as both a right-back and winger and they really want him to stay on their team. Even though Villarreal from Spain wants him Orlando City says they’re not going to sell Alexander Freeman this summer.
To explore more about Villarreal and their current transfer activities, visit Villarreal Transfer News.
