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Franjo Ivanovic, a 22-year-old Croatian forward, has become one of the priorities in this Real Betis transfer market to strengthen their attack. The Verdiblanco club has already contacted Benfica to find out the conditions for a possible operation, with a special interest in a loan with a purchase option, while the player seeks to regain prominence after a season with 8 goals in Portugal.

The sports management considers it urgent to incorporate a forward after the exits of Bakambu and Chimy Ávila, two departures that have reduced Manuel Pellegrini's offensive alternatives. Benfica, on the other hand, does not initially consider a permanent transfer, although the player's situation could open the door to other negotiation formulas.

Real Betis Speeds Up for Franjo Ivanovic

Real Betis has placed Franjo Ivanovic among the main candidates to compete for a position with Cucho Hernández. The need was evident in the last preseason matches, where Pellegrini had to resort to emergency solutions to complete the forward line.

Ivanovic arrived at Benfica last summer for over 22 million euros, a significant investment for the Portuguese club. However, his first season did not fully meet the expectations following his signing, despite finishing the season with 8 goals in all competitions.

The forward, born on October 1, 2003, stands at 1.85 meters and has a contract with Benfica after joining the club in the summer of 2025.

Benfica Prioritizes Keeping Franjo Ivanovic

Benfica's stance represents the main obstacle to the operation. The Lisbon entity does not intend to part ways with Franjo Ivanovic through a permanent transfer, especially after the recent investment.

Nevertheless, the sporting context has changed. The addition of Jhon Durán increases competition in the forward line and could reduce the Croatian's prominence during the upcoming season, a situation that Real Betis aims to leverage for negotiating a loan with a purchase option.

Another favorable factor for the Andalusian team is the evolution of the player's market value. After an inconsistent season, his valuation is around 15 million euros, a lower figure than the amount Benfica paid to bring him from Union Saint-Gilloise.

Bakambu and Chimy Force Betis to Strengthen the Attack

The departures of Bakambu and Chimy Ávila have made signing a forward the top priority for Real Betis. Pellegrini wants to increase offensive competition and avoid Cucho Hernández facing the season as the sole specific reference in attack.

In this scenario, Franjo Ivanovic possesses several of the characteristics sought by the sports management: youth, experience in European competitions, and room for growth. Additionally, the player would welcome a change of scenery that allows him to have more regular playing time.

Discussions between Real Betis and Benfica will continue over the next few days. The next step will be to see if the Portuguese club softens its stance regarding a loan, a formula that would enable Franjo Ivanovic to revive his career and the Verdiblanco team to fill the void left by Bakambu and Chimy Ávila without facing an outlay close to the 22 million euros paid by Benfica a year ago.

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