Juventus and Atletico Madrid Finalize Loan Agreement for Jonathan David
Multiple outlets report that Juventus and Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement for Canada international Jonathan David, who will join the LaLiga club on an initial loan deal that includes an option to buy.
Juventus and Atletico have David agreement in place
According to reports from Fabrizio Romano and other sources on August 31, Juventus have agreed to send David to Atletico on an initial season-long loan deal with an option to buy for a further €25 million.
TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Jonathan David of Juventus drives the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Juventus and Galatasaray A.S. at Juventus Stadium on February 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty Images)
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Juventus will reportedly continue to pay part of David’s salary, which is estimated at around €6 million per season in net wages, while Atletico will contribute over 50% of that amount.
Additionally, reports indicate that David has secured a future contract with Atletico that would extend through the summer of 2031, contingent upon his loan being made permanent.
After joining Juventus on a free transfer last summer from Lille, David made 35 appearances in Serie A last season, scoring six goals and providing four assists. However, he struggled to meet the expectations of the fans and head coach Luciano Spalletti, whose playing style did not align well with the midfielder’s strengths.
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – JUNE 18: Jonathan David #10 of Canada celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Qatar at BC Place Vancouver on June 18, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
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David must leave Juventus for any new attackers to be signed before the close of the summer transfer window on September 1.
Currently, reports suggest that Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade is emerging as a likely target for Juventus, following interest in Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee and Atletico Madrid’s Alexander Sorloth.
Multiple outlets are reporting that Juventus and Atletico Madrid have come to an agreement regarding the transfer of Canada international, who is set to join the LaLiga club on an initial loan deal with an option to buy.
Juventus and Atletico have David agreement in place
According to reports from Fabrizio Romano and various others on August 31, Juventus have agreed to send David to Atletico on an initial season-long loan deal with an option to buy for a further €25m.
TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Jonathan David of Juventus drives the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Juventus and Galatasaray A.S. at Juventus Stadium on February 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty Images)
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Juventus will reportedly continue to cover part of David’s salary, believed to be around €6m per season in net wages, but Atleti will contribute more than 50%.
Reports elsewhere claim that David already has an agreement with Atletico over a future contract that will run until the summer of 2031 in the event that his loan deal is made permanent.
David joined Juventus on a free transfer after a five-year spell in Ligue 1 with Lille last summer. He went on to provide six goals and four assists from 35 appearances in Serie A last term, but failed to win over the supporters, nor head coach Luciano Spalletti, whose system was not the best fit for the Canada international.
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – JUNE 18: Jonathan David #10 of Canada celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Qatar at BC Place Vancouver on June 18, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
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David’s departure is required if Juventus are to bring in any new attackers before the close of the summer transfer window on September 1.
As thing stand, reports on Monday indicate that Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade is becoming an increasingly possible option for the Bianconeri, following reports of interest in Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee and Atletico Madrid’s Alexander Sorloth.
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