‘Chelsea thought I was too expensive four months ago – now I’m worth twice as much’ Jhon Durán said. During the summer, Chelsea tried signing Jhon Durán for £40 million but they could not. Now they are paying the price because he is playing really well for Aston Villa.
The Aston Villa striker’s price has been increasing this season. The last match against Bayern Munich, he made Aston Villa win, which is why his price increased even more.
Jhon Durán has a strike rate of a goal every 39 minutes in the Premier League. This stat is even more than of Erling Haaland. Even Jhon Durán’s conversion rate of 40% is more than of Erling Haaland. He scores a lot of variety of goals. He scored an amazing long distance goal against Everton as well. However, Jhon Durán is mostly selected second to Ollie Watkins at Villa Park. top clubs are looking forward to signing him by January so he might not be second choice anymore for Aston Villa.
Aston Villa might make a huge profit of £18 million on the player they signed from Chicago Fire on 2022. Jhon’s price has increased to £80 million before the transfer window even opened.
Chelsea could have signed Jhon during the summer for half of the price right now. However, they have to pay his huge price if they show their interest to sign him. The Blues showed interest on Jhon, this June and wanted to be on terms with him. Chelsea, after scouting the player, Aston Villa were looking to sell him for a profit and a switch in position. The deal never went further.
West Ham were also interested in signing the youngster. Jhon has been said to have attitude problems.
Aston Villa captain talks about Jhon.
The captain of Villa said that he became better with his attitude and on the pitch as well.
“I was quite hard on him last season”, said the Aston Villa Captain. He has improved his attitude, the captain said. The coaching staff said that Jhon handled it very well.
“He has all the attributes to be a world-class striker and we’re seeing glimpses of it now. He doesn’t seem to have let anything in the summer affect him. Maybe the penny has dropped for him. The way he is around people, around the staff – it has improved a lot and it’s great to see.” said John McGinn.
Jhon Durán’s goal against Bayern.
Jhon Durán was the reason for the win against Bayern Munich on the historic UEFA Champions League night. He scored the goal after the German Giants had the most possession in the game. Bayern Munich also made the best chances in the match too. However, Jhon Durán scored in the run of play against Bayern. He scooped thee ball over the German legend Manuel Neuer after he saw him off the line and put Villa on lead. This goal made the fans feel like the Aston Villa goal against Bayern Munich in the European cup final, 1982. Jhon Durán has 5 goals being a substitute this season now. He has been performing really well for Aston Villa this season. Bayern Munich mostly had possession that match and created more chances than Aston Villa. Emiliano Martínez saved a header from Harry Kane in the first half. The World Cup winner did a brilliant performance in this match. Although, Harry Kane was said to be offside after the shot, he still made a good save.
This was all for Jhon Durán as he speaks out about Chelsea’s interest on him since June.
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