Atlético Madrid signs Jonathan David on loan from Juventus for 2026-27

Atlético Madrid signs Canadian striker Jonathan David on season-long loan from Juventus with reported $29M option.

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Atlético de Madrid announced that they signed Canadian striker Jonathan David on loan from Juventus for the 2026-2027 season, with the club stating that the forward will wear the club's red and white colors during that campaign. ^[1] Julián Álvarez, an Argentine international forward for Atlético Madrid, resumed training on Tuesday as the summer transfer window is set to close at midnight. ^[2] Jonathan David scored 109 goals in 232 matches for French club Lille across five seasons before joining Juventus a year ago, where he scored only eight goals last season. ^[3] Jonathan David, 26, will reinforce Atlético de Madrid's attack alongside Argentine Julián Álvarez and Norwegian Alexander Sørloth, both key players for coach Diego Simeone. ^[4] Spanish press reported that Atlético de Madrid holds a purchase option on Jonathan David that could reach 29 million dollars as part of the loan deal. ^[5] Reports indicate that Julián Álvarez will remain with Atlético Madrid following a failed transfer attempt to Barcelona earlier in the summer and interest from Arsenal. ^[6] Álvarez is expected to be available for the upcoming match against Athletic Club at San Mamés, likely starting as a substitute. ^[7] Álvarez had previously been absent from training due to an indisposition but has since returned to the squad after a brief absence. ^[8]

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Julián Álvarez, an Argentine international forward for Atlético Madrid, resumed training on Tuesday as the summer transfer window is set to close at midnight. ·

ELHERALDO.COColombia

Jonathan David scored 109 goals in 232 matches for French club Lille across five seasons before joining Juventus a year ago, where he scored only eight goals last season. · 24 Horas

Jonathan David, 26, will reinforce Atlético de Madrid's attack alongside Argentine Julián Álvarez and Norwegian Alexander Sørloth, both key players for coach Diego Simeone. · 24 Horas

Spanish press reported that Atlético de Madrid holds a purchase option on Jonathan David that could reach 29 million dollars as part of the loan deal. · 24 Horas

Reports indicate that Julián Álvarez will remain with Atlético Madrid following a failed transfer attempt to Barcelona earlier in the summer and interest from Arsenal. ·

ELHERALDO.COColombia

Álvarez is expected to be available for the upcoming match against Athletic Club at San Mamés, likely starting as a substitute. ·

ELHERALDO.COColombia

Álvarez had previously been absent from training due to an indisposition but has since returned to the squad after a brief absence. ·

ELHERALDO.COColombia

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