Benfica advances ahead of Barcelona for Jhon Durán

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Jhon Durán has already defined his future, leaving Barcelona without one of the alternatives they were considering to reinforce their attack. The Colombian forward, aged 22 years, will become a new player for Benfica, following an agreement between both clubs and Al-Nassr for a loan with a non-obligatory purchase option, a deal revealed by Fabrizio Romano.

Barcelona had been closely monitoring the Colombian international's situation as a potential Plan B if they couldn't secure the signing of Julián Álvarez. However, the swift move by the Lisbon club has caught the Barcelona sporting direction off guard, who must now focus their efforts on other players in the market.

Jhon Durán heads for Benfica

After some time away from the European spotlight, Jhon Durán is set to return to compete in one of the continent's top leagues. The agreed deal between Benfica and Al-Nassr includes a loan for the 2026-27 season, with a non-obligatory purchase option that the Portuguese club can exercise at the end of the season if the striker's performance convinces them.

Additionally, both parties will share part of the player's salary during the loan, a formula that has facilitated understanding between the clubs. This operation presents an excellent opportunity for the Colombian to regain prominence in Europe and showcase the potential that attracted interest from various continental giants.

The announcement by Fabrizio Romano ends weeks of speculation about the striker's future. Despite interest from several teams, the sporting project at Benfica ultimately prevailed, and the player is now preparing to land in Lisbon.

Barcelona must seek new alternatives

Jhon Durán's exit from the market forces Barcelona to reorganize their offensive planning. At the Camp Nou offices, there was a belief that the Colombian possessed very interesting qualities in terms of youth, physical power, and potential for growth, especially if they could not convince Atlético de Madrid to negotiate for Julián Álvarez.

The recent statements from the red-and-white club, virtually ruling out any possibility of selling the Argentine international, had increased the importance of alternatives. However, the Colombian forward's agreement with Benfica eliminates an option that had gained traction in recent weeks.

A return to Europe to reignite his career

At just 22 years old, Jhon Durán faces a decisive moment in his career. After a brief spell in Saudi Arabia and two unsuccessful loan stints at Fenerbahce and Zenit, the attacker believes that returning to European football is the ideal scenario to continue growing and reclaim the form he showed during his time in the Premier League.

Benfica trusts that the Colombian will bring depth, speed, and goals to a project that aims to compete for all domestic titles and make strides in the Champions League. For the player, this loan represents an opportunity to prove himself at the highest level.

Meanwhile, Barcelona continues to explore the market in search of a striker who can complement their attack. The priority remains to acquire a distinctive profile, but Jhon Durán's move to the Lisbon club reduces the number of available alternatives and forces the Barcelona sporting direction to accelerate the pursuit of new targets.

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