Jhon Durán’s incredible daily commute in Saudi Arabia called out as 'fake news' by Al-Nassr

Jhon Durán, Al-Nassr’s latest signing, was quick to make social headlines after making the move to the Saudi Pro League, with the former Aston Villa forward said to be travelling hundreds of miles every day... just to train.

Jhon Duran commute travel rumor with Al-Nassr: Saudi League club calls out fake news

According to reports, the Colombian forward had opted to live in Bahrain, despite his club base being in Riyadh, over 300 miles away. This decision was reportedly motivated by Saudi Arabia’s laws, which discourage unmarried couples from living together, meaning he would not be able to live with his current girlfriend.

Jhon Duran will travel over 500KM a day to train with Al-Nassr.

The Colombian striker insisted on living in the neighbouring state of Bahrain with his girlfriend.

This is because in Saudi Arabia you are not allowed by law to live with your partner unless you are… pic.twitter.com/neAKCp1e5c

— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) February 5, 2025

Durán’s 'new routine' would have seen him traveling up to 300 miles, forced to travel around a five-hour daily commute in car due to the geographical and border complexities between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. 

To attend training sessions at Al-Nassr, which are based at the club’s training center in Riyadh, it was said that Durán would take a flight that lasted about 90 minutes each way, essentially turning his commute into a daily cross-border journey.

However, Al Nassr did not take long to denounce the rumor, confirming that their new striker is happily living near the club and the stadium.

We all heard about what’s called “fake news”, but this Is an obnoxiously funny fake news!
We are happy that our club matters this much

Jhon loves Riyadh and his house is near the club and the stadium. He is our new family member https://t.co/Q9dMaCwNAs

— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) February 5, 2025

Durán signed with Al Nassr after the Saudi Pro League club paid a whopping $77 million to Aston Villa, offering the young Colombian striker a contract worth over $20 million a year.