Juventus has officially completed its first significant transfer of the summer: Jonathan David will now don the Bianconeri colors. The Canadian forward, who joined as a free agent from Lille, finalized his agreement with the Turin club during the night between Tuesday and Wednesday. All contract details have been meticulously ironed out, including commission fees that are notably lower than the initially anticipated €15 million. Juventus successfully navigated past competition from the Saudi club Al-Qadisiyya to secure David`s signature. Currently on vacation in Canada after participating in the Gold Cup, David is expected to arrive in Turin in the coming hours for his medical examinations and the official signing, both scheduled for Friday. During his tenure at Lille, David made 232 appearances and netted an impressive 109 goals, including 10 in the Champions League. However, not everyone appears to be entirely pleased with this new arrival; Dusan Vlahovic, reportedly sent clear messages via social media as Juventus was closing the deal, firmly asserting that the Bianconeri`s coveted number nine jersey remains unequivocally his for now.
Contract Renewals and Strategic Planning
Concurrently, the club`s management is diligently working on extending the contracts of key players. An agreement is nearing completion with Federico Gatti, who is set to sign a new deal until 2030, which includes a net salary of €2.5 million. Following the extension secured for Savona, negotiations are also actively underway with Weston McKennie, whose current contract is set to expire in 2026. The strategic direction is clear: Juventus aims to secure its foundational players on long-term commitments before making further significant additions to the squad.
Pursuit of Jadon Sancho Continues
Beyond the acquisition of David, Juventus remains steadfast in its pursuit of Jadon Sancho. Contacts with both Manchester United and the English winger`s representatives have been reportedly positive. The talented English attacker, born in 2000, represents a concrete target identified to bolster the team`s offensive flanks. Sancho has showcased his skills at top clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United, and Chelsea, accumulating over 280 appearances across club competitions and for the senior national team. His impressive list of accolades includes a German Cup, German Supercup, Europa Conference League title, Carabao Cup, and an U17 World Cup winner`s medal.
