Jhon Duran is set to leave Al-Nassr only six months after joining the Saudi Pro League club in a blockbuster £70 million move from Aston Villa. Despite scoring goals and linking up with Cristiano Ronaldo, the Colombian striker is now poised to join Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce on loan, as Al-Nassr undergo major summer changes following their trophyless season.
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Jhon Duran set to leave Al-Nassr after just six monthsMourinho pushing to land striker on Fenerbahce loanPremier League return blocked by looming tax penaltyFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Al-Nassr shocked the football world when they splashed £70 million in January to sign Duran from Aston Villa, making him one of the biggest winter signings of 2025. The Colombian forward joined with the dream of playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and initially impressed with 12 goals in 18 appearances. However, tensions behind the scenes, including reported bust-ups both in Saudi Arabia and on international duty, have paved the way for an early exit.
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Duran now appears close to joining Fenerbahce on a season-long loan as per Fabrizio Romano, with Mourinho pushing hard to bring the 21-year-old to Istanbul. The Special One believes the striker could be a key piece of his squad rebuild. Duran, meanwhile, is keen to move on from Saudi Arabia and rediscover his form in a more competitive European environment. A reunion with Premier League clubs had also been floated, but several hurdles stood in the way.
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Despite interest from West Ham and late interest from Manchester United, a Premier League return is highly unlikely due to complex tax regulations. Duran’s current £320,000-a-week salary at Al-Nassr is tax-free, a benefit guaranteed only if he remains abroad for two full years. As per The Sun, returning to England now would result in a massive tax bill from the United Kingdom government, potentially costing him millions. That financial risk has now kept English suitors at bay.
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Fenerbahce are closing in on the deal, and Mourinho is confident of securing Duran’s services in the coming days. Meanwhile, Al-Nassr are bracing for a summer overhaul, with several changes expected across the squad. Duran’s departure may just be the first of many as the Saudi side recalibrates after falling short of expectations since Ronaldo's arrival.
