Jhon Duran tells Al-Nassr he wants to live in Bahrain rather than Saudi Arabia – which means he’s in for a 600-mile commute!
- Duran completed £64.5million switch from Aston Villa to Al-Nassr this week
- Colombian reportedly prefers to live in neighbouring Bahrain rather than Riyadh
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Jhon Duran has reportedly told Al-Nassr that he wants to live in Bahrain instead of Saudi Arabia.
The Colombian striker this week completed £64.5million switch from Aston Villa in a move that will see him link up with Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane.
Dhuran could be set for a daunting daily trip to Al-Nassr’s Koora Park training ground in Riyadh.
According to The Sun, the 21-year-old prefers to live in Saudi’s neighbouring Bahrain rather than the capital City.
Both similar Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson also live in Bahrain during their spells at Al-Ettifaq – but their commute was just an hour drive.
However, Riyadh is located more than 300 miles from Bahrain, meaning Duran could be in for a one hour and 20 minutes plane ride each way.
Jhon Duran has reportedly told Al-Nassr that he wants to live in Bahrain instead of Saudi Arabia
The Colombian striker completed £64.5million switch from Aston Villa to Al-Nassr this week
The striker has been influenced by confusion over whether he would be permitted with his girl friend in Saudi.
Saudi’s Islamic laws strictly prohibit ‘cohabitation without a marriage contract’.
But authorities a blind eye to the rule, with Ronaldo able to live with girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez.
Duran has been given the No 9 shirt at Al-Nassr, which is the same number he wore for Villa.
He scored 12 goals from 29 appearances this season in all competitions for Unai Emery’s side.
Duran signed for the Midlands side from Chicago Fire in January 2023 and played 78 times for the club overall, scoring 20 goals.
