Jonathan David Shines on Juventus Debut with Goal Against Parma

Canadian striker Jonathan David started strong in his first Serie A match for Juventus. He scored the first goal in a 2-0 win over Parma. David’s goal came from a perfect assist by young midfielder Kenan Yildiz. This helped Juventus begin the season with a solid victory at home.

WHAT HAPPENED ON DAVID’S DEBUT?

Jonathan David joined Juventus this summer on a deal that lasts until June 2030, as confirmed by a recent update when he arrived in Italy. He was put right into the starting lineup by coach Igor Tudor. Juventus struggled to break Parma’s defense at first. But in the 59th minute, David scored by beating his marker and finishing a low cross from Kenan Yildiz. He received a standing ovation when substituted in the 80th minute, showing his quick connection with supporters. Despite Andrea Cambiaso’s late red card, Dusan Vlahovic’s goal secured a perfect start for Juventus.

DAVID’S ARRIVAL AND JUVENTUS’ AMBITIONS

David arrived in Turin after a successful time at Lille, where he scored 25 goals and provided 12 assists last season in 49 games. Juventus signed him on a five-year deal, hoping to boost their attack. Last season, Juventus finished fourth in Serie A and now aims to close the gap to rivals Napoli and Inter this season. For David, the move is a step up after becoming Canada’s all-time leading scorer with 36 goals in 67 matches, a record he set earlier this year. His performance shows Juventus could be a strong contender this season, especially with young talents like Yildiz performing well.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR JUVENTUS?

With the win, Juventus matched Inter and Napoli, who also won their opening matches. They’re tied at the top of the table, hoping to build early momentum. Their next game is away against Genoa, who finished mid-table last season and drew their opener at Lecce. Juventus aim to continue their winning start and fans are eager to see if David can keep scoring to push the team towards a first title since 2020. Parma, on the other hand, will try to bounce back as they prepare to host Atalanta next, looking for their first points of the season.