Lazio agree Benfica deal for Ivanović but Lens await player's call
Lazio have reportedly agreed terms with Portuguese club Benfica for the signing of Ivanović, with a deal in place between the two clubs. However, the transfer is not yet complete as French side RC Lens are awaiting the player's response, suggesting Lens may have a prior arrangement or competing interest in the player. The player himself appears to hold the deciding voice in where his future lies, with both Lazio and Lens still in the picture. The situation remains unresolved pending Ivanović's final choice.
Read the full story at football-italia.netThis is a multi-club transfer tug-of-war where the selling club (Benfica) has already aligned with Lazio on terms, meaning the remaining variable is the player's preference between Lazio (Serie A) and Lens (Ligue 1). For Lazio, landing the player would strengthen their squad depth, but the delay introduces squad-planning uncertainty heading into the window. For Lens, losing out would mean missing a target they've clearly been tracking. The outcome hinges on the player's personal decision rather than club negotiations.
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