Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Benfica Agree Deal for Former Premier League Striker Who Is Ready for Fresh Start

The deal includes an option to buy and a shared salary, while Durán rejected two Champions League clubs to join Benfica, Fabrizio Romano said.

  • On Friday, transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Colombian striker Jhon Duran agreed to a loan move to Benfica from Al-Nassr, with a non-mandatory buy option included.
  • Al-Nassr is eager to offload Duran after a challenging spell in Saudi Arabia, where the club is sharing a portion of his £300,000-a-week salary to facilitate the transfer.
  • Preferring the project at Benfica, Duran rejected offers from two Champions League clubs to play under new coach Marco Silva, who recently took charge of the Lisbon club.
  • After loan spells in Turkey and Russia following his time at Aston Villa, the striker missed his country's World Cup squad, marking a significant fall from grace.
  • Though not in the Premier League, observers believe the move to Portugal provides a smart environment for the forward to regain form and find success.
Insights by Ground AI

17 Articles

Lean Right

France and England fight for bronze in a game that looks little for two great selections. Durán manages to return to the glory times in Benfica? Hwang dresses dragon, Hornicek blinks Bayern's eye.

·Lisboa, Portugal
Read Full Article
Lean Left

Portuguese club Benfica is reportedly making moves to sign Colombian striker Jhon Duran.

·Istanbul, Türkiye
Read Full Article

The Colombian striker would arrive at the Benfica de Portugal on loan for a season and share team with his compatriot Richard Rios. The official announcement would be known in the coming days. Jhon Jáder Durán could have a new destination in European football. The Colombian striker, 22, would have everything agreed to become ... The post Jhon Jáder Durán, a step away from becoming a new player of the Benfica appeared first on ::Tolima Online::.

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 50% of the sources are Center
50% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Akşam broke the news in Istanbul, Türkiye on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal