Jhon Duran’s Unexpected Move: What’s Behind Fenerbahce Loan Just Months After Al-Nassr Stint?
Colombian striker Jhon Duran has joined Turkish giants Fenerbahce on a season-long loan, just six months after his high-profile switch to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr.
The 21-year-old made the move to Turkey this week, following a whirlwind few months since leaving Aston Villa in January for a reported €77 million (£64.5m), including add-ons.
Duran penned a five-and-a-half-year contract with Al Nassr but is now set to continue his development under Jose Mourinho in Istanbul.
During his short time in Saudi Arabia, Duran impressed by netting 12 goals across 18 appearances, helping Al Nassr to a third-place finish in the 2024-25 season – trailing eventual champions Al Ittihad by 13 points.
Fenerbahce, meanwhile, are hoping the addition of Duran can provide the attacking boost they’ve been missing. The club ended the Super Lig season as runners-up for a fourth consecutive year, finishing 11 points behind arch-rivals Galatasaray.
Mourinho’s first season in charge also saw the club exit both the Turkish Cup and the Europa League at the quarter-final and round-of-16 stages respectively.
Club officials are optimistic that Duran’s arrival could replicate the impact made by Galatasaray’s blockbuster loan signing of Victor Osimhen last season – the Nigerian forward netted 37 goals during the campaign.
Kulübümüz, Al Nassr FC forması giyen Jhon Duran’ın, 1 yıllığına kiralık olarak kadromuza katılması konusunda hem kulübüyle hem de oyuncuyla anlaşmaya varmıştır.
Futbolcumuza, çubuklu formamız altında başarılarla dolu bir sezon dileriz.
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