Jhon Duran Signs for Third Club in a Year After Terminating His Own Contract
Former Aston Villa man Jhon Duran is on the move again.
Jhon Duran is reportedly set to sign for his third club in the space of a year after terminating his contract.
Back in 2023, Duran left Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire to sign for Premier League outfit Aston Villa, in a deal worth a reported fee of £14.75 million.
The Colombian quickly won hearts at Villa Park as he impressed under Unai Emery.
In total, the striker scored 20 goals in 78 matches across all competitions for Villa.
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Having been linked with the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool, Duran opted to sign for Saudi Professional League giants Al Nassr in January 2025, in a deal worth around £64 million.
However, things have gone well since moving to the Middle East. Duran was loaned to Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce at the start of the 25/26 campaign.
After scoring five goals in 21 matches, it has now been claimed that Duran is on the move again.
According to Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna, Duran is on his way to Russia to sign for Zenit Saint Petersburg.
It has been claimed that the Colombian had terminated his loan deal with Fenerbahce in order to make another loan move.
Aouna wrote on social media: "Jhon Durán is currently on his way to join Zenit Saint Petersburg. The striker is on a flight bound for Saint Petersburg airport.
"The player has terminated his loan spell with Fenerbahçe and is now heading to Russia."
Although he is still contracted to Al Nassr, Duran is set to sign for his third club in the space of one year.
Jhon Duran 'rejected' by Premier League club
According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur were offered the chance to sign Duran on loan.
However, the North London club opted against going ahead with the deal.
Romano said: "Tottenham were offered the possibility to sign Jhon Duran on loan from Fenerbahce, who is on loan from Al-Nassr.
"He was offered to Tottenham as a last-minute chance for Spurs. The club decided against it. It was a possibility that was offered because some people in the industry thought that Tottenham were going to break the loan for Randal Kolo Muani to go to Juventus from Paris Saint-Germain."
Marcus Chan