Al-Nassr has done Fenerbahçe a great service after the Saudi club agreed to let go of one of its stars. Cristiano Ronaldo is said to have played a major role in this move.
Last winter, Al-Nassr paid approximately €77 million to Aston Villa to sign Jhon Duran, but now the player is on the verge of leaving Parc des Princes and returning to Europe.
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Al-Nassr gives Duran the green light to leave
Famous journalist Fabrizio Romano indicated that Al-Nassr’s management has given John Duran the green light to leave during the current summer transfer window.
Meanwhile, Fenerbahçe has made an exciting offer for the 21-year-old player, which appears to have been accepted, and an agreement between the two parties is closer than ever.
Fenerbahçe’s sports coach, Ozek, is currently in the Colombian capital, Bogota, hoping to convince the player’s camp of the Turkish offer and finalize the deal in the coming days.
Details of Duran’s Joining Fenerbahçe and Ronaldo’s Role
According to Turkish press reports, Fenerbahçe will receive Duran on loan with an option to buy in the summer of 2026.
Fenerbahçe has already submitted an offer to Al-Nassr to loan Duran for a year. The loan will be worth approximately €16 million, with the purchase option for next summer undisclosed. However, it is certain that the player will not return to the Saudi club.
Cristiano Ronaldo is said to have played a major role in Duran’s departure, as he was among the requests he made to Al-Nassr management to renew his contract by concluding other, more lucrative contracts, including a new striker.
The relationship between Ronaldo and Duran was good, but Ronaldo believes that the Colombian’s frequent missed opportunities are enough to warrant the signing of another, more decisive striker to help Al-Nassr in the upcoming critical period.
🚨🟡🔵 It’s definitely over between Jhon Durán and Al Nassr.
Fenerbahçe are now closing in on the deal after green light from Al Nassr for the Colombian striker to leave the club.
Director Özek, on it to agree full terms with Durán and bring him to Fenerbahçe. pic.twitter.com/8M21rMaDov
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2025
Duran’s Statistics with Al-Nassr
Since joining Al-Nassr, John Duran has participated in 18 matches in all competitions, scoring 12 goals. Although these numbers appear to be good, they were not enough, and the player was subjected to much criticism, particularly during the AFC Champions League, for wasting many clear-cut chances.
Duran will now move to Fenerbahçe, where he will have the opportunity to play regularly. Jose Mourinho is keen to replace veteran striker Edin Dzeko, who has moved to Fiorentina. Furthermore, the Turkish club currently has only Moroccan Youssef En-Nesyri in attack.
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