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Benfica loans Franjo Ivanovic to Lens

Croatian forward Franjo Ivanovic leaves Benfica to join Lens on loan.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Benfica has officially confirmed the loan of Croatian forward Franjo Ivanovic to Lens. The player, who is a Croatian international, joins the French club without an option to buy, according to reports from various sources.

The transfer of Ivanovic to Lens has been confirmed by L'Équipe and other outlets, which indicate that the player will seek to make an impact in the new league following his departure from Benfica.

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