Jonathan David has been heavily linked with many clubs since his performance against the Spanish giants Real Madrid.
French club Lille defeated the title holders on match day 2 of the Champions League. This was a shocker for Los Blancos as they lost the game 1-0 to Lille. Madrid conceded a handball just before halftime. A shot from Lille’s striker hit Eduardo Camavinga’s hand which resulted in a penalty,
Jonathan David took up the responsibility of taking up the spot kick. A well-judged shot to the right side of the post sent Andriy Lunin to the wrong side. Real Madrid was trailing the French club the rest of the game.
The hosts put serious pressure on the visitors after halftime. The Stade Pierre-Mauroy was full of their supporters. Los Blancos were more dominant on the ball in the second half but were unable to finish their chances.
Carlo Ancelotti brought up experienced players like Luka Modric and Kylian Mbappe to the pitch, but the result was disappointing. Many of the players lost possession and lacked finishing abilities in the match. Lille players were more dominant and threatful on attack.
They only got 1 shot on target which was on goal by Jonathan David. Real Madrid had 8 shots on target, but none added to the scoresheet. Lille ended an almost year-long unbeaten streak of Los Blancos.
The penalty scorer Jonathan David of Lille has gathered attention after his impressive performance against Real Madrid. The Canadian has been recently linked with his move to big clubs. while talking about his penalty against the European champions Jonathan David said-
“On the penalty, I try to focus and stay calm. I’m confident when I’m taking penalties”.
Interest from Milan and many others for Jonathan David
AC Milan is trying to sign yet another young talent for the club. The Italian team will take a chance to sign Jonathan David in the January transfer window. AC Milan will look to add more attacking depth to their squad.
The club had signed new young players last summer. Alvaro Morata and Tammy Abraham made their move to San Siro stadium during the transfer window last summer. Tammy Abraham is currently on loan with Roma till 30 June 2025.
The Italian forces will look to add strength to their attacking setup. Lille striker Jonathan David seems a hot prospect for the Italian club. After David’s performance in the Champions League match, many clubs have shown interest in signing the Canadian.
According to the sources of FootballInsider, teams like Arsenal, Juventus and Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Jonathan David’s progress. The 24-year-old’s contract ends with Lille in January 2025. AC Milan will look to make a pre-contact deal to sign David.
Barcelona eyes David’s deal
The management team of FC Barcelona have shown interest in Lille’s Jonathan David. the striker’s deal with his current club expires in June 2025 but he is unlikely to renew his contract. The January transfer window will see David move to a new club.
Barcelona face stiff competition in the race to sign David. Arsenal, and Manchester United are top contenders to strike a deal with the Lille strike. Other clubs like Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are also tracking the progress of the 24-year-old.
David is a talented striker but he will not be the main striker in Barcelona if he decides to move to Camp Nou. The current striker of the Spanish club is Robert Lewandowski. He is also the club’s top scorer this season with 11 goals in 12 games.
If Jonathan David decided to join Barcelona he would not be a guaranteed starter for the club. The 24-year-old will make a successful impact as a substitute player. David could be an essential substitute for Lewandowski and others. The January transfer window will decide if Jonathan will move to a new club or not.
Real Madrid was a threatful side but Jonathan David and his team were able to beat the European champions. The striker has the potential to motivate and contribute to team efforts. David would be a huge asset for whichever club he goes to.
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