Deal done! Jhon Durán to join Benfica; see the details | OneFootball

After Gabriel Índio, Clément Lenglet and Jakub Kaminski, Jhon Durán is set to become Benfica’s new signing. The Colombian forward was first linked with the Eagles this Thursday and now the striker is indeed set to wear the sacred jersey.

According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, the 22-year-old Al Nassr player is arriving in Lisbon on a loan deal with a non-mandatory purchase option, giving Benfica the chance to decide whether they want to keep the "cafetero".

According to the same source, the Reds won the race for Durán against two clubs that will play in the Champions League. The reason the South American forward accepted Benfica’s project was Marco Silva’s clear plans.

The striker showed willingness to give up part of his salary in order to make the move to the Luz possible. In his previous loans, Fenerbahçe and Zenit covered the player’s full costs, a scenario that was not possible for Benfica. The player understood the Eagles’ reality and agreed to adjust the terms to help facilitate the deal.

In the 2025/26 season, while playing for Fenerbahçe and Zenit, Jhon Durán - valued at €15 million - made 27 appearances. In the 1,257 minutes he was on the pitch, the Colombian scored six goals and provided two assists.

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