Jonathan David Completes Juventus Medical Ahead Of Free Transfer

Canadian striker Jonathan David has finished his medical tests with Juventus, confirming his move to the Italian team. He joins on a free transfer from Lille.

According to a previous report, Jonathan David is expected to join Juventus after completing his medical.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Jonathan David arrived in Italy on Friday for his medical at Juventus’ J|Medical facility. He will sign a long-term contract until June 2030, earning around €6 million per season, with up to €2 million in bonuses. His contract at Lille ended, so Juventus can sign him without paying a fee. This is the first major signing for new general manager Damien Comolli. Juventus head coach Igor Tudor will stay in charge next season.

Juventus will pay Jonathan David a salary of €6 million per season, with up to €2 million in bonuses according to a previous report.

Juventus signed Jonathan David on a contract until June 2030 as stated in another report.

JUVENTUS’ NEED FOR FIREPOWER

Juventus struggled to score goals last season. They finished fourth in Serie A, seven points behind Inter Milan. The team scored only 55 goals in 38 games and needs more attacking options. Dusan Vlahovic was the top scorer with 16 goals, but he might leave the club. David scored 19 goals and had 4 assists in 49 games for Lille last season. He is expected to boost Juve’s attack. David is also Canada’s all-time leading men’s scorer with 36 international goals in 67 games.

Juventus finished fourth in Serie A last season as reported earlier.

Jonathan David scored 19 goals and provided 4 assists for Lille in the 2024-25 season according to a previous performance update.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR JUVENTUS AND DAVID?

Jonathan David will officially sign his contract and be introduced as a Juventus player soon. He could play in pre-season friendlies later this month. Juventus start their 2025-26 Serie A season in August. They aim to close the gap to Inter and Napoli, who finished ahead of them as well as 3rd place Atalanta. Juventus also return to the Champions League, where they will need David’s goals. Their next match is a friendly and then the team will open their league campaign against Parma.

Juventus aim to be in contention on all fronts under coach Ivan Tudor this season as previously mentioned.