Regret in Saudi Arabia over Jhon Duran: How could you let him go to Fenerbahçe!

Jhon Duran, loaned to Fenerbahçe from the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, has delighted the Fenerbahçe community with his 45-minute performances in matches against Al Ittihad and Benfica.

Scoring two goals in 45 minutes against Al Ittihad and playing a significant role in Fenerbahçe's effective second-half performance against Benfica, Duran has become a hot topic in the Saudi Arabian press. Saudi outlet Erem News described Al Nassr's decision to loan Jhon Duran to Fenerbahçe as a mistake, stating that the player's value was not properly recognized. The outlet included the following statements:

"Given the short duration of Duran's tenure at Al Nassr, it would be unfair to label his experience as a failure. His arrival coincided with a period when the team was unable to achieve technical stability.Perhaps the greatest regret for Al Nassr fans is imagining what Duran could have achieved under the leadership of the new Portuguese head coach, Jorge Jesus, who took over in July 2025."

Jhon Duran had an impressive record at Al Nassr, scoring 12 goals in 18 official matches.