In the HLN Voetbalpodcast, Dévy Rigaux described Franjo Ivanović as an interesting player for Club Brugge but stated that pursuing this is not yet on the agenda for the club. Rigaux admitted that after Ivanović's breakthrough at Union, he was totally unattainable for Club Brugge and that the club should have signed him earlier. A possible transfer could be a loan deal with an option to buy, in which Benfica would pay part of Ivanović's salary while Club Brugge would pay for playing minutes and revaluation. A potential structure mentioned is a six to eighteen-month loan with a purchase option, where the option amount is a base fee closer to Club Brugge's reality, supplemented with bonuses for goals, titles, or European qualification. The purchase option could become a conditional obligation if Club Brugge qualifies for the Champions League or if Ivanović achieves a predetermined number of goals. Ivanović is contracted to Benfica until 2030, and his transfer included a release clause of 100 million euros.

Club Brugge's sporting director, Dévy Rigaux, was asked if 22-year-old Croatian centre-forward Franjo Ivanović is an option for the club. Rigaux admitted that Ivanović was completely unattainable following his breakthrough at Union and described him as an interesting player who might be considered in the future. However, Rigaux stated that the player is not being pursued at present, explaining there is no prior history.