Overview
- Atlético de Madrid announced that Jonathan David will join the club on loan for the 2026–27 season in a deal confirmed by the club statement.
- Spanish local media report the loan likely carries an option to buy of up to €25 million and that Atlético and Juventus would split David’s salary, though Atlético gave no financial details.
- Coach Diego Simeone requested additional forward cover and David arrives to complement Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sorloth as Atlético’s fifth signing of the window.
- David, 26, comes from Juventus after one season in Italy and earlier scored 109 goals in 232 matches for Lille; he is also Canada’s record scorer with 42 international goals, including three at the last World Cup.
- The loan structure reflects a common way for clubs to limit transfer risk and manage wages, and the signing could reduce squad pressure if Álvarez attracts further interest from other clubs.