Ivanovic edging closer to leaving Benfica, one club leads race | OneFootball

It is known that Franjo Ivanovic will have a difficult time at Benfica, but the Croatian striker has several clubs interested in his services. One of them is Como, managed by Cesc Fàbregas. However, there is a Premier League side keeping an eye on the centre-forward.

According to gathered information, Hull City are very interested in signing the forward. The club, which was promoted to the Premier League last season, is strengthening its squad and has already opened talks with Benfica’s board.

Signed last season for a fee in excess of €20 million, Ivanovic now sees the arrival of Jhon Durán, a Marco Silva pick that takes away space from the Croatian, who had already spent the whole of 2025/26 in the shadow of Vangelis Pavlidis.

Despite being protected by a €100 million release clause, Benfica’s SAD is willing to negotiate the 22-year-old striker, but will not do so so quickly. The initial objective is to promote Jhon Durán’s integration and adaptation to the Reds. Only after that could he be given the green light to leave the club from Luz.

Last season, for Benfica, Franjo Ivanovic — valued at €15 million — made 42 official appearances: 25 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 11 in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup and two in the League Cup. In the 1,437 minutes he was on the pitch, the Croatian scored nine goals and provided two assists.

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