Jonathan David Joins Juventus on Free Transfer: Canadian Striker Signs Five-Year Deal in Turin
From long-term target to confirmed Bianconero, Jonathan David is finally a Juventus player.
This wasn’t a last-minute market opportunity or a sudden swoop. Juventus have had their eyes on the Canadian international for a while now, with months of scouting and quiet back-channel discussions finally culminating in one thing: signing day in Turin.
On Friday, Juventus made it official, Jonathan David, 25, has signed a five-year deal with the club until 2030, arriving as a free agent after his contract with Lille expired at the end of June. But in modern football, no “free” deal is actually free. Juventus will reportedly pay around €12.5 million in agent and ancillary fees to get their man, still a smart investment considering some of the inflated figures that were floating around earlier in the window.
David will earn a reported €6 million net per season
David will earn a reported €6 million net per season, with another €2 million available in bonuses. For Juve, it’s not just about adding firepower, it’s about variety. David brings pace, versatility, and a knack for scoring in tight spaces, qualities that will offer a fresh dynamic in attack after years of relying on more traditional forwards.
Over the past three seasons at Lille, David recorded 30+ goal contributions across all competitions
Over the past three seasons at Lille, David recorded 30+ goal contributions across all competitions each year, including domestic tallies of 24, 19, and 16 goals respectively. He’s consistent, clinical, and still entering his prime.
He also makes history: David becomes the first Canadian men’s player to join Juventus, following Julia Grosso, who spent two seasons with Juventus Women between 2022 and 2024.
David first joined Lille in 2020 after a club-record transfer from Belgian side Gent
David first joined Lille in 2020 after a club-record transfer from Belgian side Gent, and he made good on every euro spent. Earlier this year, he announced he wouldn’t renew with the Ligue 1 club, setting the stage for his move to Turin.
Born in Brooklyn, raised in Quebec, and now ready to take on Serie A, David also carries the title of Canada’s all-time top scorer with 36 goals in 67 appearances.
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This isn’t just a signing, it’s a statement. Juventus wanted Jonathan David, and they got him.
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