Staring down an eight-point deficit to both Al Hilal and Al Ittihad at the top of the Roshn Saudi League standings, something needed to change at Al Nassr if they were to get back into the title race

Jhon Duran was the Saudi Pro League’s major arrival during the winter transfer window, with the Colombia international captured in a spectacular €77 million deal by Al-Nassr from Aston Villa.

Jhon Duran snubbed new Al Nassr teammate Cristiano Ronaldo when it came to choosing his footballing idol as he revealed his selection. The 21-year-old Colombia international recently departed Aston Villa in the January transfer window for the Saudi Pro League side for a reported £64 million plus add-ons.

Aston Villa sold Jhon Duran to Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League in the transfer window - they have addressed his situation

Forward Jhon Duran has become the latest player from one of Europe’s top leagues to move to Saudi Arabia after joining Al-Nassr from Aston Villa.

Jhon Duran completed his move to Al-Nassr on Friday and will now play alongside Ronaldo. The Colombian will earn tens of millions of shillings per week at the club.

Saudi football’s newest big name signing made an upbeat introduction to his new public, but he was upstaged by the biggest of them all as Al Nassr powered on in the AFC Champions League Elite Jhon Duran went straight into the starting line up to face Al Wasl,