Juventus are on the verge of landing their first major signing of the summer, with Canadian striker Jonathan David set to become a Bianconeri player. According to reports from Gazzetta dello Sport (as quoted by IlBianconero) , the club is moving decisively to secure David on a free transfer, with negotiations now at an advanced stage. Juventus’ general manager Damien Comolli, who recently arrived in Orlando, has met with club officials and agents to finalize the agreement as soon as possible.
A Champions League and Club World Cup Move
The timing couldn’t be better for Juventus. The club has already secured qualification for the knockout stages of the Club World Cup, guaranteeing a €7 million payout from FIFA. This financial boost is being used to push through the David deal quickly. The striker, who scored 25 goals last season for Lille, has made it clear he wants to wear the black and white—turning down higher offers from elsewhere to join Juventus.
Salary Agreement Reached
According to the latest updates, an agreement on personal terms has been reached: David will earn €6 million per season plus bonuses, along with a significant signing-on fee. The final details to be ironed out concern agent commissions, with several million still to be negotiated. However, David has instructed his representatives to facilitate the deal so he can accelerate his move to Turin.
A Striker Ready to Lead
Born in Brooklyn in 2000 and raised in Canada, Jonathan David is already the all-time leading scorer for the Canadian national team, with 34 goals in 65 appearances. After five standout seasons in France, he is ready to take on the responsibility of leading the Juventus attack. His signing could be made official between the Manchester City clash and the Club World Cup round of 16, scheduled for June 30 and July 1.
The First Piece of a New Juventus
With David’s arrival imminent, Comolli will have more flexibility to address the situations of Kolo Muani (on loan from PSG) and Vlahovic, whose contract is expiring. The club is also considering the future of Conceição (with ongoing talks with Porto) and a potential move for Jadon Sancho as an alternative.
