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Franjo Ivanovic, the forward signed by Benfica from Union Saint-Gilloise for more than 22 million euros, is expected to be loaned out in 2026/27, according to our newspaper. Despite the significant investment, the Croatian has not managed to establish himself in the starting eleven, and the Club is considering the possibility of placing him at another team to gain rhythm, confidence, and playing time.

Competition with Vangelis Pavlidis and the rise of youngsters like Anísio Cabral have made it difficult for him to break through, leaving the player with less and less space in José Mourinho’s options. The club’s management is interested in a loan as a solution to protect the investment and allow the forward to develop.

The goal is for him to return to the Benfica squad in 2027/28 better prepared to consistently integrate into the attack. Behind the scenes, the club’s management is evaluating the scenario so that the Croatian can return to Luz more prepared to take on a significant role in the first team.

The player himself, who is under contract until 2030, stated in a recent interview that he hopes to get more playing time (Read HERE). Since he has already played for two clubs in the same season, the striker could not be loaned to a European club during the winter transfer window.

This season with Benfica, Ivanovic – valued at 20 million euros – has played 31 matches: 15 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 10 in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, and another two in the League Cup. In his 1,103 minutes on the pitch, he has scored five goals and provided one assist.

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