Ivanovic replacement? Marco Silva decision stuns Benfica | OneFootball

The imminent departure of Franjo Ivanovic to Hull City is expected to definitively close Benfica’s search for strikers. All signs indicate that Marco Silva does not want any more reinforcements for the attack, trusting the solutions already available in the squad for the 2026/27 season.

As such, the Benfica coach is expected to rely on Vangelis Pavlidis as the Eagles’ main attacking reference point. The Greek international continues to attract interest from several European clubs, with Barcelona being one of the teams named by the Spanish press as a possible destination. Even so, the position of the SAD led by Rui Costa remains unchanged.

Benfica are not willing to negotiate Pavlidis for less than €50 million. In addition, the club’s officials believe the striker could continue to increase his market value, a scenario that could lead the Lisbon club to demand an even higher fee if a concrete offer arrives.

In addition to the Greek international, Marco Silva will also have Jhon Durán, signed on loan in a deal involving an investment of €6.1 million, and young Anísio Cabral, who will remain part of the first-team squad as an alternative for the attacking sector. Meanwhile, Franjo Ivanovic is preparing to leave the Estádio da Luz. The Croatian forward is very close to joining Hull City in a transfer that is expected to be completed through a paid loan with an обязательная purchase clause.

If the deal is completed under the terms currently being discussed, Benfica will secure a minimum income of €25 million, recovering the investment made a year ago to sign the Croatian international from Union Saint-Gilloise. In this way, everything suggests that Benfica’s attack is settled for the new season, with Marco Silva placing full trust in Pavlidis, Jhon Durán and Anísio Cabral to fight for the club’s objectives.

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