Lens close to securing Ivanovic, Benfica's Croatian striker from Belgium
Croatian international striker Franjo Ivanovic is set to join Lens on loan with an option to buy after an explosive campaign with Union Saint-Gilloise.
Franjo Ivanovic is poised to become Lens' latest arrival. The Croatian international striker from Benfica will move to the French club on a paid loan with a purchase option, according to L'Ăquipe.
Ivanovic arrives following a standout season at Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian league, where he made a significant impact: 21 goals and 7 assists during the 2024-2025 campaign. Those figures caught the eye of Lens' recruitment team.
The striker is defined by his physical power and tireless work rate on the pitch. At 28 years old, Ivanovic brings his qualities to a Lens side seeking attacking reinforcements to fuel their competitive ambitions.
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