🇨🇴 Jhon Duran Joins Fenerbahce on Loan After £71m Move to Al-Nassr
Colombian striker Jhon Duran has joined Turkish giants Fenerbahce on a season-long loan, just six months after his high-profile £71 million move from Aston Villa to Al-Nassr.
🗓 Loan Duration: One-year
💰 Previous Transfer: £71m to Al-Nassr (January 2025)
⚽ New Club: Fenerbahce (Managed by José Mourinho)
“Our club has reached an agreement with both the club and the player for Jhon Duran to join our squad on a one-year loan,” Fenerbahce confirmed in a statement.
“We wish our player a season full of success under our striped jersey.”
🔥 Jhon Duran – Career Snapshot
-
🏟️ Aston Villa (2023-2025):
-
Appearances: 78 (61 from the bench)
-
Goals: 20
-
Notable: 12 goals in 29 games last season
-
-
🌍 Al-Nassr (2025):
-
Appearances: 18
-
Goals: 12
-
Helped Al-Nassr to a 3rd place finish in the Saudi Pro League
-
-
🇨🇴 Colombia National Team:
-
Caps: 17
-
Goals: 3
-
Despite his goal-scoring potential, Duran found it difficult to secure a regular starting spot at Aston Villa, often behind Ollie Watkins in the pecking order.
🟡 Mourinho’s Fenerbahce Eye Silverware
With manager José Mourinho at the helm, Fenerbahce finished second in the Turkish Super Lig last season. Duran is expected to bring pace, youth, and finishing flair to a squad that’s building to challenge fierce rivals Galatasaray for the title.
🔁 Related Transfer News:
-
🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo remains at Al-Nassr after signing a two-year extension last month.
-
Fenerbahce continue to bolster their squad for domestic and European competition.
Sportova will keep you updated on Duran’s debut and performance under Mourinho in the Turkish league.
