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Franjo Ivanović Transfer from Benfica to Lens
Marco Silva said that Ivanovic was signed to play often with two forwards, which is where he is most comfortable, but that his team usually plays with one player in the box as a reference and does not often start with two. Ivanovic tried to find a place to play as he did before being signed by Benfica. Silva also said that regarding Ivanovic, who has very specific characteristics, nothing is closed, the door is open, and it was a personal decision that they respect.
Marco Silva said that Ivanovic was signed to play often with two forwards, which is where he is most comfortable, but that his team usually plays with one player in the box as a reference and does not often start with two. Ivanovic tried to find a place to play as he did before being signed by Benfica. Silva also said that regarding Ivanovic, who has very specific characteristics, nothing is closed, the door is open, and it was a personal decision that they respect.
According to Sportske Novosti, Lens acquired Franjo Ivanović on loan from Benfica for a fee of 2.5 million euros.
According to Sportske Novosti, Lens acquired Franjo Ivanović on loan from Benfica for a fee of 2.5 million euros.
According to Sportske Novosti, Franjo Ivanović joined Lens on loan from Benfica without a buy option because the head of Benfica, Rui Costa, was not convinced by the coach's assessment that there was no place for the player at the club and did not approve his permanent departure. Ivanović stated that both the club and coach Dino Toppmöller wanted him at Lens. The player also said he chose Lens because of their offensive style and the openness of the French league. He mentioned having several offers, including from Hull City, and described his adaptation to the new club as easy and positive.
According to Sportske Novosti, Franjo Ivanović joined Lens on loan from Benfica without a buy option because the head of Benfica, Rui Costa, was not convinced by the coach's assessment that there was no place for the player at the club and did not approve his permanent departure. Ivanović stated that both the club and coach Dino Toppmöller wanted him at Lens. The player also said he chose Lens because of their offensive style and the openness of the French league. He mentioned having several offers, including from Hull City, and described his adaptation to the new club as easy and positive.
According to Sportske Novosti, Franjo Ivanović made his debut for Lens in the Supercup against PSG and won his first trophy with the club. He also scored his first league goal in the subsequent match against Auxerre.
According to Sportske Novosti, Franjo Ivanović made his debut for Lens in the Supercup against PSG and won his first trophy with the club. He also scored his first league goal in the subsequent match against Auxerre.
According to CalcioMercato, Lens made an official announcement on their social networks about signing Franjo Ivanovic, using a cartoon-style video that references The Simpsons. The video features jokes directed at Lazio. One scene depicts Ivanovic in a shop refusing a light blue jacket in favour of yellow and red colours. A different scene in a restaurant has a sign that recalls the 6-0 result from the Lens-Lazio UEFA Cup match on 2 November 1977, a game that was decided after extra time.
According to CalcioMercato, Lens made an official announcement on their social networks about signing Franjo Ivanovic, using a cartoon-style video that references The Simpsons. The video features jokes directed at Lazio. One scene depicts Ivanovic in a shop refusing a light blue jacket in favour of yellow and red colours. A different scene in a restaurant has a sign that recalls the 6-0 result from the Lens-Lazio UEFA Cup match on 2 November 1977, a game that was decided after extra time.
On Wednesday, Lens announced the one-year loan signing of Franjo Ivanović from Lisbon's Benfica. The club published a photo showing Ivanović in a yellow jersey with the number 29. According to Lens sporting director Jean-Louis Leca, Ivanović is a complete striker with above-average goal-scoring ability. Leca also highlighted the player's energy and international experience.
On Wednesday, Lens announced the one-year loan signing of Franjo Ivanović from Lisbon's Benfica. The club published a photo showing Ivanović in a yellow jersey with the number 29. According to Lens sporting director Jean-Louis Leca, Ivanović is a complete striker with above-average goal-scoring ability. Leca also highlighted the player's energy and international experience.
Benfica have made official the loan of Franjo Ivanovic to Lens. The loan is valid until the end of the current season and does not include a purchase option, with Benfica receiving a loan fee. Ivanovic chose Lens over Lazio because he wanted to play in the Champions League. Lazio's coach, Gattuso, stated that the club did everything to sign Ivanovic, had Benfica's approval, and spoke with the player, but Ivanovic decided to join Lens.
Benfica have made official the loan of Franjo Ivanovic to Lens. The loan is valid until the end of the current season and does not include a purchase option, with Benfica receiving a loan fee. Ivanovic chose Lens over Lazio because he wanted to play in the Champions League. Lazio's coach, Gattuso, stated that the club did everything to sign Ivanovic, had Benfica's approval, and spoke with the player, but Ivanovic decided to join Lens.
Franjo Ivanovic, a 22-year-old international Croatian forward, has joined RC Lens from Benfica on a one-season loan that does not include a purchase option. RC Lens signed the player ahead of Lazio.
Franjo Ivanovic, a 22-year-old international Croatian forward, has joined RC Lens from Benfica on a one-season loan that does not include a purchase option. RC Lens signed the player ahead of Lazio.
Franjo Ivanovic, a Croatian striker for Benfica, has received authorization to travel to France to undergo his medical and physical tests before signing with Lens on a one-season loan. The deal is a loan with no option to buy. Lens completed the deal ahead of Lazio, partly due to Ivanovic's desire to play in the Champions League. Gennaro Gattuso confirmed that Lazio had an agreement with Benfica for the same loan conditions, but Ivanovic chose Lens. Ivanovic's release clause at Benfica is set at 100 million euros, and he is under contract until June 2030. The striker joined Benfica last summer from Union Saint-Gilloise for 22.8 million euros.
Franjo Ivanovic, a Croatian striker for Benfica, has received authorization to travel to France to undergo his medical and physical tests before signing with Lens on a one-season loan. The deal is a loan with no option to buy. Lens completed the deal ahead of Lazio, partly due to Ivanovic's desire to play in the Champions League. Gennaro Gattuso confirmed that Lazio had an agreement with Benfica for the same loan conditions, but Ivanovic chose Lens. Ivanovic's release clause at Benfica is set at 100 million euros, and he is under contract until June 2030. The striker joined Benfica last summer from Union Saint-Gilloise for 22.8 million euros.
A Bola reported that Benfica has authorized Franjo Ivanovic to travel to France for a medical examination and to sign with Lens. Ivanovic will join the Ligue 1 club on loan until the end of the season. Benfica will receive a loan fee, and the agreement does not include a purchase option.
A Bola reported that Benfica has authorized Franjo Ivanovic to travel to France for a medical examination and to sign with Lens. Ivanovic will join the Ligue 1 club on loan until the end of the season. Benfica will receive a loan fee, and the agreement does not include a purchase option.
Gattuso stated that the club made every effort to sign Ivanovic, spoke with the player and had received approval from Benfica, but the player decided to join Lens to play in the Champions League.
Gattuso stated that the club made every effort to sign Ivanovic, spoke with the player and had received approval from Benfica, but the player decided to join Lens to play in the Champions League.
Franjo Ivanović will play this season on loan at Lens. On Monday morning, he will fly from Lisbon to Paris, where officials from the French club will meet him to proceed with the contract signing. The deal is a one-year loan without additional specific agreements. Lens will have an option to buy, but the exact price has not been defined. Ivanović agreed with Lens on Saturday night, and the last details between the clubs were finalized on Sunday. The coach of Lens, Dino Toppmöller, called Ivanović and promised him a place in the starting lineup and complete freedom of movement in attack, after which Ivanović accepted.
Franjo Ivanović will play this season on loan at Lens. On Monday morning, he will fly from Lisbon to Paris, where officials from the French club will meet him to proceed with the contract signing. The deal is a one-year loan without additional specific agreements. Lens will have an option to buy, but the exact price has not been defined. Ivanović agreed with Lens on Saturday night, and the last details between the clubs were finalized on Sunday. The coach of Lens, Dino Toppmöller, called Ivanović and promised him a place in the starting lineup and complete freedom of movement in attack, after which Ivanović accepted.
According to Sacha Tavolieri, Franjo Ivanović will join RC Lens. The Croatian was reportedly convinced by the project proposed by Jean Louis Leca. Final details remain to be settled between the clubs, after which Ivanović will go to Lens to sign his contract.
According to Sacha Tavolieri, Franjo Ivanović will join RC Lens. The Croatian was reportedly convinced by the project proposed by Jean Louis Leca. Final details remain to be settled between the clubs, after which Ivanović will go to Lens to sign his contract.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Franjo Ivanović has decided to join RC Lens over Lazio. Benfica will now proceed to sell him and Lens are nearing completion of the deal.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Franjo Ivanović has decided to join RC Lens over Lazio. Benfica will now proceed to sell him and Lens are nearing completion of the deal.
Lens remains interested in Croatian forward Franjo Ivanović, who is also a target for Lazio. Lazio has reached an economic agreement with Benfica for the player, proposing a loan with a right to buy that could become an obligation if certain conditions are met. The final decision on the move is now up to Ivanović.
Lens remains interested in Croatian forward Franjo Ivanović, who is also a target for Lazio. Lazio has reached an economic agreement with Benfica for the player, proposing a loan with a right to buy that could become an obligation if certain conditions are met. The final decision on the move is now up to Ivanović.
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