John Durán imminent at Benfica, travels to Portugal for medical exams

Published Jul 18, 01:29 PM UTC

Record Portugal reports that Colombian forward John Durán is on the verge of joining Portuguese club Benfica from Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr. Durán has received clearance from Al Nassr and is traveling to Portugal today to undergo medical examinations and finalize the transfer to Marco Silva's team. The player reportedly accepted a salary cut and turned down other European projects to secure the move. Benfica's director Mário Branco is also traveling to complete the deal. The article also covers other Benfica news, including the signing of 16-year-old Lithuanian midfielder Kristupas Liutvinas, a cryptic social media post by Benfica's Ukrainian international Sudakov, and the collapse of a potential transfer for center-back Ibrahima Ba from Famalicão to Benfica, with Ba's agent criticizing Strasbourg over the failed deal.

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