# 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]

## What this stands on

1. 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. (24 Horas, News)
2. 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.CO, News)
3. 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, News)
4. 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, News)
5. 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, News)
6. 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.CO, News)
7. Álvarez is expected to be available for the upcoming match against Athletic Club at San Mamés, likely starting as a substitute. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
8. Álvarez had previously been absent from training due to an indisposition but has since returned to the squad after a brief absence. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)

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