If Mourinho remains the coach of Benfica next season, 22-year-old Croatian centre-forward Franjo Ivanović will not be at the club and will seek a transfer. Tomo Šokota commented that he does not believe Ivanović will succeed at Benfica if the situation remains the same, and that Ivanović must move on and seek another solution, such as a loan or a transfer. Serious clubs are inquiring about Ivanović. He had concrete options in the winter, but regulations prevented him from playing for a third club in one season because he had appearances for USG at the start of the current season. Some of the interested clubs had also previously shown interest. Ivanović joined Benfica in July 2025 and is under contract until June 2030. In the current Liga Portugal season, he has made 16 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist. He has 9 caps and 2 goals for Croatia. His current market value is €20.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Club Brugge has been linked with the player.