Pellegrini has Champions lure, tries to tempt Benfica star from Luz | OneFootball

Franjo Ivanovic’s future remains undecided, and Betis has now emerged as the latest club interested in signing the Benfica forward. The Spanish side has already made initial contact with Benfica’s SAD in an attempt to secure the services of the Croatia international in this summer transfer window.

Unlike other suitors, the club managed by Manuel Pellegrini is willing to negotiate a permanent transfer, a model that matches Benfica’s intentions. It is not yet clear, however, whether the deal will be completed through a sale or a loan with an обязательatory purchase clause.

The structure led by Rui Costa wants to recover a significant part of the investment made last summer, when they signed Ivanovic from Union Saint-Gilloise for €22.8 million. In that sense, Benfica’s financial demands will be decisive in the outcome of the negotiations.

In addition to Betis, the 22-year-old forward continues to attract interest in other markets. In Italy, Lazio has been mentioned as a possible destination, while Galatasaray continues to keep tabs on the Croatia international. However, despite the Turks’ interest and the player’s openness to a move to Istanbul, Benfica has still not received any formal offer from the Turkish champions. Betis is counting on the Champions League factor to convince the player.

After a season in which he featured in 48 matches, scoring eight goals and providing two assists, Ivanovic had hoped to earn a more prominent role under Marco Silva. However, the arrival of Jhon Durán at the Estádio da Luz has significantly reduced the Croatian’s space in the attacking department.

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