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Franjo Ivanovic transfer negotiations

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2026-07-26 14:39 UTC → 2026-07-26 21:03 UTC · added removed

After missing Croatia’s World Cup squad, 22‑year‑old striker Franjo Ivanović was linked with a move away from Benfica in late June 2026. 2026, with Serie A side Como opened talks, opening talks while Galatasaray’s interest from Turkey grew. By late July, Galatasaray moved shifted from general interest to a concrete loan proposal, offering a one‑year loan with an option to buy to give the forward more playing time and relieve Benfica’s attacking surplus. On 25 July 2026 the Turkish club prepared a formal bid that would include a €12 million fixed fee plus €3 million in bonuses, structured as a one‑year loan with a purchase option. bonuses. The deal aims is intended to strengthen Galatasaray after reinforce the departure of Turkish side after Mauro Icardi Icardi’s departure and to provide an alternative to Victor Osimhen. Benfica, whose On 25 July 2026 Galatasaray prepared the formal loan offer. Ivanović, who arrived at Benfica a year earlier from Union Saint‑Gilloise for €22.8 million and is under contract with Ivanović runs until 2030, is seen as a replacement for Osimhen and as competition for striker places at Benfica, where Colombian forward Jhon Durán has recently arrived. Contacts between the clubs have intensified, though neither side has issued an official statement. The proposal also reflects the Turkish Football Federation’s 10+4 foreign‑player rule, prompting clubs to adapt their recruitment strategies. If the arrangement materialises, Ivanović will move to Istanbul, while Benfica has indicated a preference for a permanent sale or a mandatory‑purchase loan. If the arrangement materialises, Ivanović would head to Istanbul, where Galatasaray hopes he can add depth to its attack.

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  1. 2026-07-26 21:03 UTC Franjo Ivanovic transfer negotiations
  2. 2026-07-26 14:39 UTC Franjo Ivanovic transfer negotiations
  3. 2026-07-25 18:29 UTC Franjo Ivanovic transfer negotiations

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