Jhon Durán's Coach Reveals Problem Upon Striker's Arrival at Zenit

Just a few days ago, the transfer market was marked by the arrival of Colombian striker Jhon Jáder Durán as the new star reinforcement for Zenit Saint Petersburg. The 22-year-old attacker from Antioquia joins the Russian club on loan from Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia, in a deal valid until the end of the 2025/26 season.

Jhon Durán's Coach Reveals Problem Upon Striker's Arrival at Zenit

TL;DR

  • Jhon Durán has joined Zenit Saint Petersburg on loan from Al-Nassr until the end of the 2025/26 season.
  • Zenit's coach, Semak, revealed that Durán arrived with fitness issues and needs time to get into shape.
  • Durán has not yet trained with the team, but the upcoming league break will allow him to adapt.
  • Zenit reportedly paid approximately 2.75 million euros for the loan, with no immediate purchase option.
  • Durán stated his move was motivated by the club's interest and the opportunity for development.