A Premier League star has sealed a big-money move to Saudi Arabia, joining Cristiano Ronaldo before the closure of the January window.
Jhon Duran has officially joined Al Nassr, with the club paying €77 million (around R1.4 billion) plus add-ons to lure the 21-year-old away from England's top-flight.
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It has been suggested that the attacker's contract with the Gulf side will run until 2030, in an agreement that will see him earn a whopping €20 million (R385 million) per year.
Duran made the move to Villa Park from MLS side Chicago Fire in January 2023.
So far this season, the Colombian has shown promise, managing to score 12 goals in 29 appearances across all competitions for the Villans. He had, however, made just seven starts this season.
The forward joins an Al Nassr side that finds themselves fourth on the SPL table with 35 points after 17 games, eight points away from the top of the table.
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Duran will join a star-studded line-up that includes Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Talisca, Aymeric Laporte and others who have decided to make the move to Saudi.