Jhone Duran completed one of the most high -profile movements of the winter transfer window when he left Aston Villa to join Al Nasar for a fee of up to 75 million – but how much would he earn in the Saudi Pro League?
The 21 -year -old caused shockwaves when he agreed to leave the villa, which is still in the Champions League of this season, to go to Al Nasar.
According to the athletic, Villa privately agreed that he would allow Duran to be released in January if an acceptable bid for his services.
Now he will start as part of the two-stray system with the Portuguese legend in a 4–0 win over Al Wasal in the AFC Champions League on Monday along with Cristiano Ronaldo.
According to Capology, Duran is earning € 392,500 per week, which is a significant increase on their villa salary.
But how does it compare Saudi Pro League stars? Here is the breakdown of the top 10 (through) Capology,
Saudi Pro League: Top 10 highest grosser
- 10) Aymeric Laporte – € 471,154 (per week)
- 9 =) Surgez Milinkic -Sachawik – € 480,769
- 9 =) Alexander Mitravic – € 480,769
- 9 =) Close the cane can – € 480,769
- 6) Ivan Tony – € 490,577
Ivan Tony joined Brentford to Al Hilal, in the last summer (Image: Getty)
- 5) Kalidau Kulibali – € 667,308
- 4) Sadio Mane – € 769,231
- 3) Riyad Mahrez – € 1,003,846
- 2) Karim Benjema – € 1,923,077
- 1) Cristiano Ronaldo – € 3,846,154
Duran’s first comment on Saudi Pro League trick
Jhon Duran lined up on his al -Nasar Debut (Image: Getty) with Cristiano Ronaldo (Center and Right).
Speaking after Al Nasar’s move, Duran denied that money was the main factor behind his decision to leave the Premier League.
“Money doesn’t transfer me,” he told Al Nasar’s TV Channel“I am happy with this step.
“Many people guess, but only my family, my agent and I know the reasons behind my decision.
“It’s not a step behind, the league is competitive with many stars. People who think that otherwise I should see me playing on the field.
“I am thrilled to learn from the world’s best football star [Ronaldo]I am eager to grow with him. ,
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