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Colombian Striker Jhon Durán Joins Benfica on Loan
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Colombian Striker Jhon Durán Joins Benfica on Loan

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Colombian forward Jhon Durán is set to join Benfica on loan from Saudi club Al Nassr, reuniting with compatriot Richard Ríos.
  • The loan agreement extends through the next season, with Benfica paying €6.1 million and holding a €30 million purchase option for the 22-year-old striker.
  • Durán aims to revitalize his career in Lisbon after recent instability and hopes for a strong performance to potentially earn a recall to the Colombian national team.

Colombian striker Jhon Durán will join Portuguese club Benfica on loan from Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr, the Lisbon-based club announced. Durán will be reunited with his compatriot Richard Ríos at Benfica, adding depth to their attacking options. The loan deal is set to last until the end of the upcoming season.

Benfica will pay Al Nassr a fee of €6.1 million for the loan of the 22-year-old forward. The agreement also includes an option for Benfica to purchase Durán outright for €30 million. This move comes as Durán seeks to stabilize his career after a period marked by brief, sometimes controversial, loan spells at Turkish club Fenerbahçe and Russian club Zenit St. Petersburg.

the period of loan will extend until the end of next season and they will pay the Saudis 6.1 million euros for the transaction.

— BenficaDetails of the loan agreement for Jhon Durán.

Durán previously impressed during his time with Aston Villa before his move to Al Nassr. A successful stint at Benfica could also pave the way for his return to the Colombian national team, having been omitted from the squad for the 2026 World Cup. The Portuguese league has a history of success for Colombian players, with Ríos currently playing for Benfica and Luis Suárez leading the scoring charts for Sporting CP last season.

the agreement with Al Nassr, where Cristiano Ronaldo plays, includes a purchase option for Durán of 30 million euros.

— BenficaFurther details on the financial terms of Jhon Durán's loan.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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