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

It is known that Franjo Ivanovic will have a hard time at Benfica, but the Croatian striker has several clubs interested in his services. One of them is Como, coached 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 of over €20 million, Ivanovic is now seeing the arrival of Jhon Durán, a Marco Silva signing that takes away space from the Croatian, who in 2025/26 was already living in the shadow of Vangelis Pavlidis.

Although he is protected by a €100 million release clause, Benfica’s SAD is willing to negotiate the 22-year-old striker, but will not do so anytime soon. The initial objective is to promote Jhon Durán’s integration and adaptation to the Eagles. 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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