Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rom Preston-Ellis

Jhon Duran: Ex-Aston Villa striker signs for seventh club of his career aged 22

  • Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has joined Benfica on a season-long loan deal from Al-Nassr .
  • The 22-year-old Colombia international's loan for the 2026-27 season cost Benfica €6.1m, approximately £5.2m.
  • Benfica has negotiated a €30m option to buy, which would make the move permanent for around £25.5m.
  • Duran previously moved to Al-Nassr from Aston Villa in January 2025 for £64m – with Benfica becoming the seventh club of his young career.
  • He expressed high expectations for his time at Benfica, aiming to play well and become a champion.
Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.