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Jhon Duran joins Benfica on loan from Al-Nassr

ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 11:11 PM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Jhon Duran joins Benfica on loan from Al-Nassr

Summary

Jhon Duran has joined Benfica on a season-long loan from Al-Nassr. At just 22 years old, this marks the Colombian striker's seventh club, following recent spells with Fenerbahce and Zenit St Petersburg. Benfica will pay a loan fee of £5.19m, with an option to make the transfer permanent for £25.5m. Duran expressed gratitude for the opportunity and high expectations for his performance at the club. He previously played for Envigado, Chicago Fire, Aston Villa, and had notable performances in the Champions League and Saudi Professional League.

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Key Details

•Duran joins Benfica on a season-long loan.
•Loan fee set at £5.19m, with a buy option.
•Seventh club at age 22, following Al-Nassr.
•Duran has scored consistently across prior teams.
•He aims to help Benfica win championships.

Latest Updates

1:37 PMESPN Soccer — Durán joins Benfica, 7th club of his career at 22
11:11 PMBBC Sport — Ex-Villa striker Duran joins seventh club aged 22

What they're saying

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Jhon Durán has joined Benfica on loan from Al Nassr, meaning that he is now on the seventh club of his career at just 22-years-old.
— ESPN Soccerby Hannah Ryan