Two years after Aston Villa Jhon Duran bought from Chicago Fire, they make a huge win on the deal.
The European transfer window is coming to an end, but there is still many things to do before the deadline on Monday 3 February.
The biggest step of the window so far came on Wednesday with the news that Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has agreed a deal with Al Nassr. The Colombian is said to cost about $ 80 million, but it could be a wise investment if he continues his current improvement percentage.
This year, the 21-year-old has made a real impact on Villa and comes from the bank to score a number of crucial goals for the Premier League side. He is also impressed by Europe and scored a stunning winner against Bayern Munich.
Duran will join Al Nassr, where he will play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese attacker will turn 40 next week, but is still a productive target scorer, which has so far held 20 in 23 performances for Al Nassr.
Jhon Duran goes to the Saudi Pro League
The arrival of Duran may require a training change for Al Nassr, who this season largely played with CR7 as a lonely striker. Head coach Stefano Pioli also has former Liverpool star Sadio Mane who fits in a front line littered with stars.
Despite the fact that attacking talent, Al Nassr is from the pace in the Saudi Pro League title race. They are eight points on drift of leaders Al Hilal, behind Al Ittihad and even Al Qadisiyah.
The arrival of Jhon Duran is another declaration of intent from the Saudi side, but it represents an incredible piece of transfer company from Villa. They spent around $ 22 million to sign him in January 2023 of MLS Side Chicago Fire and he has developed into one of the most requested young strikers of the Premier League. Villa Boss Unai Emery admitted that this departure would bring a considerable windfall.
“If he leaves, it's because it's a good deal for us. Because we have developed a young player in two years. It's not just club, it [has to work for] Club, player and team, “said Emery. “With Jhon Duran you more or less know everything we speak here. He is a fantastic young player, fantastic potential. I was so close to him and tried to work with him in his development. '
Villa are not the only beneficiaries. The $ 22 million deal with Chicago Fire also includes a sold-out fee that will be very lucrative for the MLS team. MLS Insider Tom Bogert even reports that the sold-out percentage of the AL NASSR deal will make its switch to Villa the new MLS Record Transfer.
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