Franjo Ivanovic to Real Madrid? Benfica striker admits it could happen | OneFootball

Franjo Ivanovic revealed that it would be a dream to represent Real Madrid or Milan. Away from Benfica, due to representing the Croatian national team, the forward for the Eagles also said that Guardiola is the best coach in the world and mentioned that Ronaldo Fenómeno is his great reference.

In the midst of other questions in a TikTok questionnaire, Franjo Ivanovic, Benfica forward, stated that Luka Modric was the best player he has ever played with in the Croatian national team and revealed that if he weren't a football player, he would be a mechanic, a response that is generating quite a few reactions on social media.

As it seems, and given that he will be one of the internationals to return earlier to Benfica, Franjo Ivanovic might be José Mourinho's initial choice in the visit to Chaves' ground. In the third preliminary round match of the Portuguese Cup, scheduled for October 18th at 7:30 PM, the coach is preparing many changes.

This season, wearing the Benfica jersey, Franjo Ivanović – valued at 13 million euros – has played 13 matches: seven in the Liga Portugal Betclic and six in the Champions League. In the 673 minutes he was on the field, the forward scored three goals (Nice, Tondela, and AFS).

Franjo Ivanović joined Benfica in the summer market, coming from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. The Croatian international cost the Clube da Luz 22.8 million euros, with an additional 5 million depending on the achievement of certain individual and collective objectives. The striker has a contract with the Eagles until 2030 and a release clause of 100 million euros.

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