Softfootball can now officially confirm that Jhon Durán has signed for Zenit St Petersburg on loan from Al Nassr, marking a new chapter in the striker’s career.
The move was confirmed moments ago by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle. Durán leaves Fenerbahçe, where he had been on loan, to take up a fresh challenge in Russia.
Romano stated:
Official, confirmed: Jhon Duran has signed in as new Zenit St Petersburg player from Al Nassr on loan. Duran left Fenerbahçe where he was on loan to try new chapter in Russia.
At just 22 years old, the Colombian forward will now be playing in his sixth different country, having previously featured in the United States, England, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and now Russia. The deal, which had been complicated in recent days, was finalised today as a straight loan running until June, with no purchase option included.
Earlier this month, we reported that Durán was close to making the switch, and the move has now been made official. As part of the process, Fenerbahçe formally terminated their existing loan agreement with Al Nassr, clearing the way for Zenit to complete the deal.
In other transfer news, Bournemouth have completed the permanent signing of defender Alex Jimenez from AC Milan, a move that highlights the club’s intent to further strengthen their back line ahead of the new campaign.
