13.05.2026 16:20
The name of Jhon Duran, who parted ways with Fenerbahçe during the mid-season break, has been seriously linked with Galatasaray. It was reported that the yellow-red team's technical director, Okan Buruk, rejected this transfer for two reasons. Here are the details...
A hot development has occurred regarding Colombian forward Jhon Duran, whose name has been associated with Galatasaray for a while and who was reported to be in Istanbul with his manager in recent days.
HE CAME TO ISTANBUL FOR GALATASARAY
The 22-year-old striker, who transferred to Fenerbahçe with high hopes at the start of the season but fell short of expectations and moved to Russian club Zenit during the mid-season break, wants to return to Turkey. Duran, who gave a green light to the yellow-red community by liking Galatasaray posts on social media, came to Istanbul for transfer talks and intensified his contacts.
OKAN BURUK VETOED THE TRANSFER
According to Ali Naci Küçük's report; a decision has been made regarding the Jhon Duran transfer at Galatasaray. Despite the star player's desire to come to Galatasaray, it was stated that head coach Okan Buruk did not respond positively to this transfer.
TWO REASONS CAUSED THE ISSUE
The reasons why the experienced coach did not approve Jhon Duran's transfer were cited as concerns that the player's off-field lifestyle could disrupt the family atmosphere and team discipline in Florya, and that he only played 6 matches and scored 1 goal in his Russia adventure.