Official: Jonathan David Joins Atlético Madrid

It's official. Atlético Madrid announced on Tuesday, September 1st, the acquisition of Canadian forward Jonathan David from Juventus. This marks the latest major deal for the "Rojiblancos" as the transfer window closed.

The 26-year-old arrives in the Spanish capital on a season-long loan, with an optional purchase clause worth 25 million euros at the end of the campaign, which can be activated in June 2027. The club will cover just over 50% of the North American player's salary, who earned approximately six million euros net per season in Turin. This move addresses the urgent needs of the "Rojiblancos" sporting management in the final hours of the summer market.

Given the physical issues plaguing Alexander Sørloth and the situation surrounding Julián Álvarez, Simeone requested an additional player to complete his attacking line. While the club explored several options, the Canadian proved to be the most compelling due to the aforementioned terms.

David is a forward known for his immense dynamism, versatility to drift wide, and a remarkable ability to find space. He isn't a classic static central striker but an attacking player capable of creating advantages with his speed – a trait that perfectly aligns with the quick offensive transitions Simeone is trying to implement at the start of the season.

"I am very happy to sign with Atlético, it's a very big club, I'm happy to be here," the Canadian player explained in a statement to "El Chiringuito." The forward shared that he hadn't had time to speak with Simeone yet but hoped to do so on Wednesday during training. He also displayed significant ambition: "I hope to win titles, this is a big club with ambition. So the goal is to win a trophy every season," he commented.

The North American forward will be looking for the leading role and consistency in the Spanish capital that eluded him during his time in Italy's Serie A. Jonathan David joined the Piedmontese side in the summer of 2025 as a free agent, generating high expectations in Turin that ultimately went unfulfilled. His tenure in Italy was characterized by inconsistent performances, as he scored eight goals in forty-six official matches for the "Bianconeri." A lack of full adaptation to the strict tactical defensive scheme of the Calcio prevented him from consistently showcasing the goal-scoring prowess he had previously demonstrated across Europe.