The ground is trembling on the shores of the Bosphorus. Fenerbahce has finally detonated a long-ticking transfer bomb: Jhon Duran has signed! The Colombian striker will wear the yellow-and-navy jersey next season, arriving in Istanbul on loan from Al-Nassr.It’s been just six months since Aston Villa pulled off a major deal by sending Duran to the Middle East for €77 million, making it the club’s second-largest sale ever, behind only Jack Grealish’s €117.5 million move to Manchester City.🚨🇨🇴 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 | Fenerbahçe have loaned Jhon Duran (21) from Al Nassr! 🟡🔵Jose Mourinho has a new striker for the 2025/26 season. ✅ pic.twitter.com/SjbDZ4FOpD— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) July 6, 2025 Although Duran agreed to a Saudi Arabian adventure, he clearly didn’t intend to stay long. He seized the first opportunity to make an exit, and landed in Turkey. Duran will earn a net salary of €10 million over the next year.The move has brought smiles to the faces of head coach Jose Mourinho and director Devin Ozek, both of whom had explicitly requested Duran. They got their man, and while that’s a huge step forward, Mourinho’s ambitions don’t stop there.Last month, Mourinho made it clear he wanted Tottenham star Heung-min Son to join him. The two even met in person, with estimates suggesting €30 million could be enough to seal the deal. Battle of Turkish giants – Duran set to join Mourinho’s ranksTalks have since cooled as the club focused on finalizing Duran’s transfer. But now that that chapter is closed, attention can return to Son.One thing is certain: Fenerbahce needs a headline signing to win back the fans and bring peace after a disappointing season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9004688##
