Jhon Duran's former manager has made his feelings clear on the striker's controversial decision to leave Aston Villa for Al Nassr. Duran, 21, gave up the opportunity to play in the Champions League knockout rounds with Aston Villa to move to the Saudi Pro League midway through the season.

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,