"Of course, it's no secret that he has form in the itchy feet department, as Villa fans who remember his ill-advised crossed-arms Irons' pose on a live Social Media Disgrace feed before a move to West Ham that never materialised will attest. Eager to worm his way back into the good books of denizens of the Holte End after that particular debacle, Duran proceeded to do exactly that by scoring 12 goals in 27 appearances, a tally that included several absolute worldies."
"Described a tad euphemistically as a lively kid by his former teammate Amadou Onana, and a bit nuts a nightmare to have in your team sometimes by straight talking's John McGinn, Duran had a reputation for being something of a maverick and chilled-out entertainer whose attitude to timekeeping, on-field pressing and being behind Watkins in the Villa pecking order left a lot to be desired."
Unai Emery envisaged a long-term strike partnership with Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran, but Duran has since moved clubs three times in multiple time zones after leaving Birmingham. Duran drew early criticism for a social-media gesture and then rehabilitated his reputation by scoring 12 goals in 27 appearances for Aston Villa, including several spectacular strikes. That form triggered a reported 64m transfer to Al-Nassr where he is understood to trouser 355,000 per week. Teammates described him as a 'lively kid' and 'a bit nuts,' and concerns remain over his timekeeping, pressing and prioritising money over legacy. He lasted six months at Al-Nassr before moving on loan to Fenerbahce.
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