How far can you travel for love? If the reports are believed, the Colombian soccer star Jhon Duran will travel more than 950 km daily to reach his new training to the Saudi League Al-Nassr club. The reason: the former star of Aston Villa is confused with the laws of Saudi Arabia for couples who live and does not know if he will be allowed to live with his girlfriend. According to several information In the European news media, Duran, who completed the transfer of 64 million GBP from Aston Villa A al -Nasess last week, will be based in Bahrain. From Bahrain to Riad, where Nassr is based, a single -direction flight takes approximately 80 minutes to reach.
In al-nassr, Duran will have the company of Cristiano Ronaldo. Some reports said that owners often request marriage evidence before renting a property. However, some media said, exceptions can be made on special occasions. Even Ronaldo has been allowed to live with his girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez. However, Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson were based in Bahrain during their time in Saudi Pro League.
Duran could not enter the Villa team on a regular basis despite a series of impressive substitute appearances.
The 21 -year -old scored the winner of Villa in his memorable victory of the Champions League against Bayern Munich earlier this season.
“Aston Villa can confirm that Jhon Duran has joined Al-Nassr for an unleashed rate,” said the Premier League club in a statement.
“The striker moves to Saudi Arabia after having scored 12 goals for Villa this period, including the winner against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
“Everyone in Aston Villa would like to wish everything in the next step of their professional career.”
It is the second largest transfer rate that Villa has received behind the GBP 100 million Manchester City paid for Jack Grealish.
Duran joined Villa de Chicago Fire for GBP 18 million in January 2023, scoring 20 goals in 78 appearances, but doing only seven league openings.
Duran’s departure means that Villa is almost sure to keep England striker Ollie Watkins, who had been the subject of a GBP offer of 60 million GBP from Arsenal.
The head of Villa, Unai Emery, said Friday that Watkins had told him that he wanted to keep the club.
With AFP tickets
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