Lazio are actively pursuing a loan deal for Franjo Ivanovic, the 22‑year‑old Croatian forward currently owned by Benfica. Ivanovic, who joined Benfica from Union Saint‑Gilloise for about €22.8 million, has featured in 42 matches for the Portuguese club, scoring eight‑nine goals and providing two assists, but has struggled to secure regular playing time.
According to transfer specialist Alfredo Pedullà, Lazio intend to offer a dry loan – a temporary move without an option to buy – to give Ivanovic the minutes he needs while Benfica retains his registration. The club’s interest is competing with offers from Real Betis (a loan with a €12 million purchase option plus €3 million in bonuses) and other suitors such as Galatasaray, Hull City and Como. Ivanovic has publicly expressed a desire for consistent first‑team action, making the proposed Lazio loan a potentially pivotal step for his development and his role in the Croatian national team.
Entities: Alessandro Vogliacco · Alfredo Pedullà · Benfica · Brayan Medina · Franjo Ivanović · Gennaro Gattuso · Lanciano FC · Lazio · Nigel Brian Kyeremateng · Real Betis · Rosario Genova · S.L. Benfica
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Real Betis is negotiating a loan deal for Franjo Ivanović from Benfica with an option to purchase. (d9feb718-b9fb-4977-8c36-a453c207133d, 42c73ecc-a39a-4b8e-8fb5-99c23168a425, c1e7e298-0957-43e6-87f4-53940254ba79)
- [● 6 SOURCES] He played 42 matches for Benfica, scoring eight or nine goals and providing two assists. (c1e7e298-0957-43e6-87f4-53940254ba79)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Italian transfer insider Lorenzo Lepore reported the Betis negotiations. (d9feb718-b9fb-4977-8c36-a453c207133d, c1e7e298-0957-43e6-87f4-53940254ba79)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ivanović joined Benfica from Union Saint‑Gilloise in summer 2025 for about €22.8 million. (c1e7e298-0957-43e6-87f4-53940254ba79)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Franjo Ivanović is 22 years old. (d9feb718-b9fb-4977-8c36-a453c207133d, 42c73ecc-a39a-4b8e-8fb5-99c23168a425, c1e7e298-0957-43e6-87f4-53940254ba79)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Clubs showing interest in Ivanovic include Galatasaray, Hull City and Como. (d9feb718-b9fb-4977-8c36-a453c207133d, c1e7e298-0957-43e6-87f4-53940254ba79)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ivanović's contract with Benfica runs until 2030. (42c73ecc-a39a-4b8e-8fb5-99c23168a425)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Galatasaray is considering a loan of Ivanović with a €12 million purchase option and €3 million bonuses. (d9feb718-b9fb-4977-8c36-a453c207133d, c1e7e298-0957-43e6-87f4-53940254ba79)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Real Betis is negotiating a loan deal with an option to purchase Ivanovic for €12 million plus €3 million bonuses. (d9feb718-b9fb-4977-8c36-a453c207133d, 42c73ecc-a39a-4b8e-8fb5-99c23168a425, c1e7e298-0957-43e6-87f4-53940254ba79)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Benfica signed Ivanović from Union Saint‑Gilloise for roughly €22.8 million in summer 2025. (c1e7e298-0957-43e6-87f4-53940254ba79)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Galatasaray is also interested, considering a loan with a €12 million purchase option plus €3 million in bonuses. (d9feb718-b9fb-4977-8c36-a453c207133d, c1e7e298-0957-43e6-87f4-53940254ba79)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ivanović's contract with Benfica runs until 2030 and contains a €100 million release clause. (42c73ecc-a39a-4b8e-8fb5-99c23168a425)