Franjo Ivanovic chooses RC Lens over Lazio for transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Franjo Ivanovic has opted to join RC Lens rather than Lazio, leaving the Italian club searching for a new striker. Ivanovic emerged as a key target for Lazio as Benfica was willing to loan him with an option to buy. However, reports indicate that he prefers to play in the Champions League with Lens, while Lazio faces fan protests and struggles to qualify for European competition. This marks yet another setback for Lazio's recruitment efforts, as they previously missed out on other targets, including Jonathan Asp Jensen.
- •Ivanovic chooses Lens over Lazio for a transfer.
- •Lazio has not qualified for Europe for two years.
- •Club faces empty stadiums due to fan protests.
- •Lazio might pursue other targets like Petar Ratkov.
- •This is not the first transfer setback for Lazio.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lazio Dealt Familiar Blow as Top Attacking Target Picks RC Lens
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