Benfica signing gets major praise: “He could be world-class” | OneFootball

Jhon Durán arrived at Benfica with the mission of relaunching his career and establishing himself in European football. Signed on loan from Al Nassr, in a deal that represents a total investment of €6.1 million for the Eagles’ SAD, the Colombian striker will now have the chance to regain confidence and show all the potential he is known for.

In Colombia, expectations surrounding the Eagles’ new signing are high. Juan Pablo Ángel, former striker and Colombia international, has no doubt that Durán has everything needed to reach the highest level: “He has all the qualities and attributes to become a world-class striker. And that is why so many teams backed him, believing he can settle down and find continuity and consistency.”

The former Colombia international believes that Benfica could play an important role in the development of Durán, especially at a stage in his career when the player is still searching for greater consistency: “He is young and will grow, mature and learn. Hopefully that happens as quickly as possible, because his characteristics are very important in modern football.”

Juan Pablo Ángel also highlighted the Colombian striker’s main qualities, as he arrives at the Estádio da Luz to compete with Vangelis Pavlidis for a starting spot and establish himself as a new weapon in Marco Silva’s attack: “He is a physical, quick player who scores goals, leads the attack, holds up the ball, has a good shot and a decent aerial game.”

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