Benfica close to making a nice move with Jhon Duran
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John Baudin
The Lusitanian leaders are about to make a very nice move on the transfer market for young players.
Once again, Benfica’s recruitment unit is going to make a very nice move on the transfer market for young players. After recruiting Enzo Fernandez this summer for 12 million euros from River Plate, today a Colombian nugget is about to land.
This is Jhon Duran. A promising 19-year-old striker, the latter is currently playing in Major League Soccer under the colors of the Chicago Fire. Bound until 2024, the Colombian international (3 selections) is very courted in England, in particular by Chelsea and Liverpool.
But it is in Portugal that the native of Medellin should continue his progression of the high level. According to daily information sporthe would have decided to join Benfica where he would have had the assurance of having playing time.
He will become Chicago Fire’s most expensive player.
Regarding the transfer fee, common ground would have been found between the two clubs for an amount of 11 million euros. A sum that will make the Colombian jewel the player the biggest transfer of the American formation.
A record currently held by goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina who signed for Chelsea for nine million euros. On the pitch, Jhon Duran has scored eight goals and six assists in 30 appearances in all competitions this season.