Canadian Striker Seeks Redemption in Spain After Juventus Struggles

Jonathan David is joining Atlético Madrid on loan for the 2026-27 season after a disappointing stint at Juventus, where he scored only eight goals in 57 appearances. The deal includes a $25 million purchase option, with Juventus covering half of his salary. David, who previously starred for Lille with 109 goals in 232 games, hopes to revive his form and boost Canada's national team.

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David's underlying numbers at Juventus suggest his decline was more about finishing than chance creation, as his expected-goals rate matched his productive Lille years. His 41 league shots yielded only six goals, a conversion slump compounded by losing penalty duties and competing with Vlahović in a formation that isolated him.

The move makes him the fifth Canadian in La Liga, part of a growing national-team presence across Europe's top leagues. At 26, with a $25 million purchase option and Juventus subsidizing half his wages, Atlético face limited financial