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Franjo Ivanović Transfer from Benfica to Real Betis
Sportske Novosti reports on the transfer developments concerning Franjo Ivanović, for whom Betis was considered a leading candidate. The Spanish club had sent an official offer to Benfica but later changed its decision because the Portuguese club asked for five million euros for a one-year loan, an amount Betis considered too high. According to the report, coach Manuel Pellegrini was expected to call Ivanović approximately ten days ago but did not, which indicated an opportunity for Lens.
Sportske Novosti reports on the transfer developments concerning Franjo Ivanović, for whom Betis was considered a leading candidate. The Spanish club had sent an official offer to Benfica but later changed its decision because the Portuguese club asked for five million euros for a one-year loan, an amount Betis considered too high. According to the report, coach Manuel Pellegrini was expected to call Ivanović approximately ten days ago but did not, which indicated an opportunity for Lens.
According to Germanijak, Real Betis was previously involved in the transfer of Franjo Ivanović but is no longer in the current discussions.
According to Germanijak, Real Betis was previously involved in the transfer of Franjo Ivanović but is no longer in the current discussions.
According to A Bola, negotiations are in progress between Benfica and Betis regarding Franjo Ivanovic. The 22-year-old accepts the project that Betis presented. Betis wants to take Ivanovic on loan with an option to buy, but Benfica is not pleased with this scenario, as they want to sell him outright or negotiate a mandatory purchase clause. Benfica invested €22.8 million in the player last season.
According to A Bola, negotiations are in progress between Benfica and Betis regarding Franjo Ivanovic. The 22-year-old accepts the project that Betis presented. Betis wants to take Ivanovic on loan with an option to buy, but Benfica is not pleased with this scenario, as they want to sell him outright or negotiate a mandatory purchase clause. Benfica invested €22.8 million in the player last season.
Alfredo Pedulla reported on X that Betis has requested a few more days for Franjo Ivanović because they must first sell a player.
Alfredo Pedulla reported on X that Betis has requested a few more days for Franjo Ivanović because they must first sell a player.
According to the Portuguese outlet Record, Benfica is willing to lower its demands in negotiations over Franjo Ivanović and is now open to a loan with a buy option, after initially insisting on selling the Croatian forward. Ivanović is not in Benfica's squad for the match against Hearts. Diario de Sevilla writes that the Croatian forward prefers a move to Betis and has rejected an offer from Hull City. Betis hopes to negotiate better terms before the transfer window ends. Benfica wants to recover part of last year's 22.5 million euro investment and would include a buy option of approximately 25 million euros in any potential loan.
According to the Portuguese outlet Record, Benfica is willing to lower its demands in negotiations over Franjo Ivanović and is now open to a loan with a buy option, after initially insisting on selling the Croatian forward. Ivanović is not in Benfica's squad for the match against Hearts. Diario de Sevilla writes that the Croatian forward prefers a move to Betis and has rejected an offer from Hull City. Betis hopes to negotiate better terms before the transfer window ends. Benfica wants to recover part of last year's 22.5 million euro investment and would include a buy option of approximately 25 million euros in any potential loan.
Onda Cero and A Bola report that Real Betis, who will participate in the Champions League, is interested in 22-year-old Croatian striker Franjo Ivanović from Benfica. The Spanish club is looking for a striker. Betis believes Ivanović would prefer to play for a team with European ambitions over a newly promoted Premier League club. The initial proposal from Betis was for a one-year loan that included a purchase option, a loan fee, and coverage of the player's salary. Benfica's preference is for an immediate sale or a loan with a mandatory purchase clause. Betis is currently attempting to find a compromise, for which there is no guarantee of success. Local media report that Betis finds the asking price to be too high and is attempting to negotiate a lower fee.
Onda Cero and A Bola report that Real Betis, who will participate in the Champions League, is interested in 22-year-old Croatian striker Franjo Ivanović from Benfica. The Spanish club is looking for a striker. Betis believes Ivanović would prefer to play for a team with European ambitions over a newly promoted Premier League club. The initial proposal from Betis was for a one-year loan that included a purchase option, a loan fee, and coverage of the player's salary. Benfica's preference is for an immediate sale or a loan with a mandatory purchase clause. Betis is currently attempting to find a compromise, for which there is no guarantee of success. Local media report that Betis finds the asking price to be too high and is attempting to negotiate a lower fee.
Real Betis contacted Benfica regarding Croatian striker Franjo Ivanović, but negotiations have not progressed. Reports that the player has already reached an agreement with the Spanish club remain unconfirmed, according to Pepe Elias, a journalist who follows Real Betis.
Real Betis contacted Benfica regarding Croatian striker Franjo Ivanović, but negotiations have not progressed. Reports that the player has already reached an agreement with the Spanish club remain unconfirmed, according to Pepe Elias, a journalist who follows Real Betis.
According to Italian transfer insider Lorenzo Lepore, Real Betis is currently the first choice for Franjo Ivanović. Ivanović rejected an offer from Hull City, as he considers Real Betis to be the best project for his future.
According to Italian transfer insider Lorenzo Lepore, Real Betis is currently the first choice for Franjo Ivanović. Ivanović rejected an offer from Hull City, as he considers Real Betis to be the best project for his future.
According to A Bola, Betis is interested in Franjo Ivanovic for the next season and is in contact with Benfica's SAD. Benfica will only accept a permanent sale of the Croatian forward, whereas Betis prefers a loan with a purchase option deferred to June 2027. Talks between the two clubs will continue in an effort to reach an agreement. One of the formulas being considered could involve an immediate loan fee linked to a future purchase clause, which may include sporting objectives for the player to meet in 2026/27. Franjo Ivanovic is reportedly enthusiastic about a potential move to Seville.
According to A Bola, Betis is interested in Franjo Ivanovic for the next season and is in contact with Benfica's SAD. Benfica will only accept a permanent sale of the Croatian forward, whereas Betis prefers a loan with a purchase option deferred to June 2027. Talks between the two clubs will continue in an effort to reach an agreement. One of the formulas being considered could involve an immediate loan fee linked to a future purchase clause, which may include sporting objectives for the player to meet in 2026/27. Franjo Ivanovic is reportedly enthusiastic about a potential move to Seville.
According to AS, Betis is interested in acquiring Franjo Ivanovic from Benfica and has contacted the club to learn about the conditions for a hypothetical transfer or a loan with a purchase option. Betis wants to negotiate a deal for a fee far from the one paid for him the previous summer, but Benfica's initial intention is not to sell the player permanently. Ivanovic joined Benfica last summer for over 22 million euros after a season with Union Saint-Gilloise. He scored eight goals in the Portuguese league this season, and his market value has now decreased to 15 million euros.
According to AS, Betis is interested in acquiring Franjo Ivanovic from Benfica and has contacted the club to learn about the conditions for a hypothetical transfer or a loan with a purchase option. Betis wants to negotiate a deal for a fee far from the one paid for him the previous summer, but Benfica's initial intention is not to sell the player permanently. Ivanovic joined Benfica last summer for over 22 million euros after a season with Union Saint-Gilloise. He scored eight goals in the Portuguese league this season, and his market value has now decreased to 15 million euros.
A Bola reports that Betis is interested in signing Franjo Ivanovic from Benfica and has already contacted the club to negotiate the transfer of the Croatian striker. The Spanish club is considering a permanent transfer, which is the model desired by Benfica's management for the 22-year-old player. It is not yet clear whether it will be a direct purchase or a loan with an obligatory purchase option, but Betis is determined to complete the transfer. Negotiations are ongoing to see if Betis can meet Benfica's demands.
A Bola reports that Betis is interested in signing Franjo Ivanovic from Benfica and has already contacted the club to negotiate the transfer of the Croatian striker. The Spanish club is considering a permanent transfer, which is the model desired by Benfica's management for the 22-year-old player. It is not yet clear whether it will be a direct purchase or a loan with an obligatory purchase option, but Betis is determined to complete the transfer. Negotiations are ongoing to see if Betis can meet Benfica's demands.
Real Betis are working to sign 22-year-old Croatian centre-forward Franjo Ivanovic from Benfica on a loan deal that includes an option to buy. Ivanović joined Benfica in July 2025 and his contract runs until 2030. He has 9 caps and 2 goals for Croatia and his current market value is listed by Transfermarkt as €15.00m. Galatasaray, Hull City, and Como have also been recently linked with the player.
Real Betis are working to sign 22-year-old Croatian centre-forward Franjo Ivanovic from Benfica on a loan deal that includes an option to buy. Ivanović joined Benfica in July 2025 and his contract runs until 2030. He has 9 caps and 2 goals for Croatia and his current market value is listed by Transfermarkt as €15.00m. Galatasaray, Hull City, and Como have also been recently linked with the player.
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