Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran was involved in an altercation just minutes into his debut for Zenit St Petersburg during a pre-season friendly against Shanghai Port. The Colombian appeared to put an opponent in a headlock and haul him to the ground, receiving a yellow card.
Duran, 22, joined Zenit on loan earlier this month after a tumultuous period that saw him leave Aston Villa for Al-Nassr in a £64.5 million move last January, before a loan spell at Fenerbahce that was cut short due to lack of form.
During the friendly, Duran was chasing a long ball when he clashed with a defender. After shoves from both players, Duran jumped above his opponent, grabbed him in a headlock, and pulled him to the ground. Both players shook hands before the referee brandished a yellow card.
The incident adds to a history of disciplinary issues for Duran, who was sent off during his time at Villa for kicking out at Newcastle's Fabian Schar. Reports have also cited concerns about his attitude and punctuality at Villa Park.
Zenit St Petersburg are currently banned from UEFA competitions due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, limiting Duran's exposure to continental football.
