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Juventus Secure Free Transfer for Canada Striker Jonathan David

The Canada international will travel to Turin for a medical ahead of finalizing his contract

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Overview

  • Juventus have reached an agreement to sign Jonathan David on a free transfer from Lille after the 25-year-old declined a contract renewal in France
  • David is expected to arrive in Turin on Wednesday to undergo a medical examination before signing a multi-year deal with the Serie A club
  • The acquisition of David is set to accelerate the departure of Dušan Vlahović, whose exit from Juventus appears all but certain
  • David scored 87 goals in 178 league appearances for Lille and holds Canada’s all-time scoring record with 36 goals in 67 caps
  • Juventus coach Igor Tudor looks to reinvigorate the club’s attack following their Club World Cup exit by integrating David into the starting lineup immediately