Fenerbahçe Get Jhon Durán on Loan from Al Nassr

Fenerbahçe have signed Colombian striker Jhon Durán on a one-year loan from Al Nassr. Durán’s move ends his short but eventful time in Riyadh.

Fenerbahçe Secure Jhon Durán Signing on Season-Long Loan from Al Nassr.

FENERBAHÇE’S NEW ATTACK OPTION

The deal with the 21-year-old was confirmed by both clubs. After six months at Al Nassr, Durán moves to the Turkish side. He scored 12 goals in 18 games in Saudi Arabia, but found it hard to get regular minutes. Now, he’s joining a Mourinho-led Fenerbahçe eager to strengthen their attack for the upcoming season. The loan doesn’t include a buy option, so Durán is set to return to Al Nassr after the season, though his future with the Saudi club seems uncertain.

Durán scored 12 goals in 18 appearances for Al Nassr. A previous report confirmed this performance.

CONTEXT: PERFORMANCES AND EXPECTATIONS

Durán joined Al Nassr in January 2025 after impressing at Aston Villa. They received €85 million for the transfer. Despite being in Saudi Arabia for a short time, Durán played a crucial role as Al Nassr finished third in the league and reached the ACL Elite semi-finals. At 21, he is an exciting prospect. Fenerbahçe are building on last season’s strong performance, where they finished second in the Turkish Süper Lig. They aim to qualify for the Champions League and hope his physical presence will help them achieve their objectives.

Al Nassr finished third in the 2024-25 Saudi Pro League. A previous report confirmed this league performance.

Fenerbahçe finished second in the Turkish Super Lig last season. A previous report indicates they missed the championship by eleven points.

LOOKING AHEAD: WHAT’S NEXT FOR DURÁN AND FENERBAHÇE?

Durán is joining a Fenerbahçe squad that aims to regain the Süper Lig title and go far in Europe. Managed by Mourinho, they’re adding depth for a busy season that begins with Champions League qualifiers. Fenerbahçe will launch their Champions League run in their next match, while in the local league, they’re closing the gap to rivals Galatasaray, who finished narrowly ahead last season. As Durán battles for a starting spot, he’ll want to make an impact on Mourinho and the Fenerbahçe fans while considering his long-term future beyond the loan.

Fenerbahçe’s first match of the season will be in Champions League qualifiers. A previous report confirmed this.