Durán arrives in Lisbon to strengthen Benfica: “Biggest team in Portugal”

JHon Durán, an international advance by 22-year-old Colombia, landed late this Saturday afternoon in Lisbon, where Benfica will be reinforced by Al Nassr loan.

The South American player appeared at Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, accompanied by elements linked to the incarnate structure, and must now perform the usual medical examinations and physical tests before signing a contract.

Relaxed and more available than usual to talk to the journalists who were waiting for him, Cristiano Ronaldo’s teammate at Al Nassr proved confident for this adventure.

” I think Benfica is the biggest team in Portugal. I’m grateful to God for coming to this team. I’m a person who loves to win and I’m here to win. I want to start working and I’m very happy to be here,” he started by saying the advanced.

John Durán was also confronted with a controversy that emerged in recent days about the fact that he was caught by the Colombian pink press with Nicole Rivera, known as La Suprema, an influencer who was Richard Ríos’ girlfriend, according to some rumors, although the alleged relationship was never assumed.

The latest player of Benfica devalued the subject and guarantees to be friends with the Colombian average, who at this time is on vacation after having participated in the 2026 World Cup.

“I talked to [Richard] Ríos, he’s my friend and everything is fine with him. I’m a player who likes to work very much, all I have to do is work to add something to the team. I hope to have the support of the fans”, he also signaled.

John Durán also assured that he had spoken to coach Marco Silva – “Yes, I spoke to him. He is a good person” – and recognized that he already knows some things about the Club of Light. “I know everything. I’ve always seen Benfica since I was little,” he stressed, ending with a promise: “I want to do a lot of goals.”

According to the information that was advanced by the national sports press, the agreement between Benfica and Al Nassr provides for a loan valid for one season, with a purchase option set at EUR 30 million. The Riyadh club will support half the winner’s salary, which has given up much of his salary to go to the Light.

Thus, Jhon Durán must be made official as a reinforcement of Benfica at the start of next week, joining the confirmed Clement Lenglet, Gabriel Indio and Jakub Kaminski. The Colombian spearhead immediately joins the Marco Silva-oriented squad and may even be a surprise option for the eagles’ debut game.

It is already next Thursday that Benfica measures to force the Swiss of St. Gallen, out of doors, into the game of the first hand of the second pre-elimination of the Europe League.

[News updated at 8:51 p.m.]