Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Jhon Duran joins Benfica from Al-Nassr on loan
Jhon Duran, a 22-year-old footballer from Colombia, has joined Benfica from Al-Nassr on loan.
This is his seventh club at a young age.
Benfica will pay a loan fee of 6.1 million euros and has an option to buy him for 30 million euros at the end of the season.
Duran is excited to be at Benfica and wants to help the team win championships.
He has played for several clubs, including Envigado, Chicago Fire FC, Aston Villa, Al-Nassr, Fenerbahce, and Zenit St. Petersburg.
He has also played for the Colombian national team and was part of the squad that reached the Copa América final in 2024.
Jhon Duran joins Benfica from Al-Nassr on loan until the end of the 2026/27 season.
Benfica pays a 6.1 million euros loan fee with a 30 million euros buyout option.
Duran expresses gratitude and ambition to contribute to Benfica's success.
Duran has played for seven clubs by the age of 22, including Envigado, Chicago Fire FC, Aston Villa, Al-Nassr, Fenerbahce, and Zenit St. Petersburg.
He has earned 17 caps for Colombia and scored 3 goals, reaching the Copa América final in 2024.
- Who
- Jhon Duran, a Colombian international footballer
- What
- Joined Benfica from Al-Nassr on loan
- When
- Loan through the end of the 2026/27 season
- Where
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Why
- To contribute to Benfica's success and further his career
Duran's Career Ambitions
Club's Investment
Career Goals
Duran's Career Ambitions
Duran aims to become a champion and contribute to Benfica's success.
Club's Investment
Benfica invests in Duran with a loan fee and buyout option.
- Player
- Jhon Duran
- Current Club
- Benfica
- Previous Club
- Al-Nassr
- Loan Fee
- 6.1 million euros
- Buyout Option
- 30 million euros
- Nationality
- Colombian
- International Caps
- 17
- International Goals
- 3