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It’s Official! Jhon Duran Has Joined Al Nassr🚀
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February 02, 2025
Marhaba, Smashi Sports Fam! 🌟⚽🏀🎾This week has been full of excitement! While the winter transfer window is still open in some places, it’s officially closed in Saudi Arabia. So, now’s the perfect time to catch up on all the latest moves and see who’s headed where! Let’s dive into the action!
It’s Official! Jhon Duran Has Joined Al Nassr
Al Nassr announced that 21-year-old Colombian striker Jhon Duran has joined the club on a five-and-a-half year contract from Aston Villa. He will wear the number 9 shirt.
According to Transfermarkt, the deal is worth $80M excluding add-ons, which would make it the most expensive signing during the 2024/25 season.
According to TNT Sports, Jhon Duran will earn $400K per week with Al Nassr. an extraordinary increase from his reported $93K-per-week contract with Aston Villa.
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Neymar Is Officially No Longer An Al Hilal Player
Al Hilal confirmed on social media that the club and Neymar Jr. have agreed to terminate the player’s contract by mutual consent, and wished him good luck. He is likely returning to his boyhood club Santos according to several reports.
According to sports correspondent Ben Jacobs, Neymar has given up around $41.7M as part of his Al Hilal contract termination, and he will now fly to Brazil to officially return to Santos.
From Barcelona To Jeddah! Unai Hernandez Moves To Al Ittihad For €4.5 Million
Al-Ittihad has officially announced the signing of 20-year-old central midfielder Unai Hernández from Barcelona.
The Catalan club received €4.5 million for their young talent, plus €500,000 in bonuses. Additionally, the deal includes a sell-on percentage for Barcelona in case of a future transfer.
Unai Hernández was one of the key players for Barcelona’s second team in the third division. In 20 matches, he registered 9 goals and 3 assists.
Said Benrahma Officially Joins Saudi First Division Side Neom
Neom announced that Algerian winger Said Benrahma has officially joined the club. The 29-year-old joined Neom from Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais on loan until the end of the season with an option to buy.
The loan comes with a compulsory purchase option for $12.5M in the event of the Saudi club's promotion to the top flight at the end of this season, plus a maximum of $3.1M bonus.
Wenderson Galeno Officially Joins Al Ahli Jeddah
Al Ahli confirmed that Brazilian winger Wenderson Galeno has joined the club on a long term contract from Porto. the Portuguese club stated that the fee is $51.8M.
Al Ahli swooped for Galeno hours before Friday's Saudi Pro League transfer deadline. the signing comes after Al Ahli’s head coach Matthias Jaissle stated that the club desperately needs a left wing.