Juventus increasingly confident of signing free agent David – report

Jonathan David of Lille celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions league phase match between Lille OSC and Juventus FC, in Lille, France, 05 November 2024. EPA-EFE/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus are increasingly confident of reaching an agreement with Jonathan David’s entourage and securing the services of the Canadian striker as a free agent.

Juventus are increasingly confident of signing 25-year-old striker David as a free agent, according to the latest report from Gazzetta dello Sport.

David has agreement with Juventus

BOLOGNA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 27: Jonathan David of LOSC Lille during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between Bologna FC 1909 and LOSC Lille at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on November 27, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) — BOLOGNA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 27: Jonathan David of LOSC Lille during the UEFA Champions 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between Bologna FC 1909 and LOSC Lille at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on November 27, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

As Football Italia reported on Wednesday, David has already agreed to personal terms with the Bianconeri and is ready to sign a €6m-a-year contract plus bonuses up to €2m.

The stalemate in negotiations stems from the player’s entourage, as Juventus are trying to lower their demands to secure approval to complete the deal.

David transfer: Juventus increasingly confident

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 13: Jonathan David of Lille celebrates victory during the UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round match between Fenerbahce and Lille FC at Ulker Stadium on August 13, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images) (Inter, Juventus, Napoli links) — ISTANBUL, TURKEY – AUGUST 13: Jonathan David of Lille celebrates victory during the UEFA Champions Third Qualifying Round match between Fenerbahce and Lille FC at Ulker Stadium on August 13, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

The latest Gazzetta report claims that Juventus are becoming increasingly confident of reaching an agreement with the player’s representative.

David’s contract in his first season in Turin would be entirely covered by the prize money received for qualification for the Club World Cup, circa €7m.