Jonathan David wants to stay at Juventus, but faces difficulties
Canadian striker Jonathan David has seen his World Cup campaign come to an end and is now preparing for his return to pre-season training with Juventus, scheduled for mid-July. Although the player wishes to remain with the Turin team during the 2026-27 season, he faces a considerable challenge in convincing coach Luciano Spalletti to keep him in the squad.David joined Juventus on a free transfer ahead of the 2025-26 season, but his performance was not as expected, managing just six goals in 35 Serie A matches. This was the first year of his career in which he failed to reach the ten-goal mark in the league. In addition to his poor goalscoring record, questions were raised about his adaptation to the Juventus system and his physical ability to play the isolated striker role.
As the season progressed, rumors emerged in the Italian press that David had not adapted well to life in the “Old Lady”, leading Spalletti to have to defend the player and his social skills at a pre-match press conference in December. Despite the difficulties, recent reports indicate that David is not willing to give up on his Juventus career after just one season. He is determined to prove his worth next season.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, David continues to intend to establish himself at Juventus, although convincing Spalletti represents a challenge. The situation becomes even more complicated as the club is looking for a new starting striker, and may be interested in Randal Kolo Muani, from PSG. Furthermore, Juventus has already secured a young talent, Jeff Ekhator, from Genoa, to reinforce the attack. Spalletti has shown a tendency to want a player with a physical profile more suited to the striker position.
Another complicated factor is David's current salary, which is estimated to be around 6 million euros per season. So far, no concrete offers have emerged for the Canadian, but the lack of a sale could hamper Juventus' plans to sign a new striker this summer. Therefore, there is still a possibility that David will get his opportunity to shine again at the Allianz Stadium in the 2026-27 season, as long as he can demonstrate that he can be an asset to the team.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Jonathan David's current situation at Juventus?
Jonathan David wants to stay at Juventus, but is facing difficulties convincing coach Luciano Spalletti to keep him in the squad.
How many goals did Jonathan David score last season?
Jonathan David scored just six goals in 35 Serie A matches last season.
When does Juventus pre-season training start?
Juventus pre-season training is scheduled for mid-July.
Why did rumors arise about David adapting to Juventus?
Rumors arose about David's adaptation due to his below-par performance and questions about his ability to integrate into the team's system.
What was the first time in David's career that he didn't reach ten league goals?
Last season was the first in Jonathan David's career in which he failed to reach the ten league goal mark.
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