Gabriel Agbonlahor calls Benfica player a bad egg | OneFootball

Jhon Durán’s arrival at Benfica continues to spark reactions after the Colombian striker was loaned by Al Nassr until the end of the season. One of the harshest comments came from Gabriel Agbonlahor, the former Aston Villa striker, who once again criticized the player’s spell at the English club.

Speaking to TalkSport radio, Agbonlahor recalled Durán’s departure from Aston Villa in January 2025 to join Al Nassr in a deal worth around €77 million. The former England international believes Unai Emery made the right decision and argued that the manager acted in the team’s best interests.

"When Jhon Durán left Aston Villa, everyone was a bit upset, but the manager did the right thing. He left Aston Villa for Al Nassr in January 2025 for €77 million. Since then, he has been loaned to Fenerbahçe, Zenit and now Benfica, and there is a €30 million purchase option in the loan deal."

Agbonlahor was also highly critical of the striker’s behaviour, arguing that his development over the past few months reflects the difficulties he has faced throughout his career. The former Villans player said he would not like to see Durán return to the Birmingham club.

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