Jonathan David is More Open to Paris FC than Trabzonspor
Jonathan David, who has not met expectations at Juventus, is looking for an exit route from the club. Despite Trabzonspor's concrete interest, David is more focused on Paris FC.
A Tough Season at Juventus
Jonathan David, who was transferred to Juventus last summer without a transfer fee but with around 12.5 million euros spent on various commissions and signing bonuses, has not reached the desired level at the club. The Canadian striker has been limited to 8 goals and 5 assists in 46 official matches, and it is reported that he does not fully fit into head coach Luciano Spalletti's playing style. Therefore, Juventus is seeking a solution to exclude the player from the squad.
Trabzonspor's Interest is Concrete, But David is Not Very Excited
According to reports from Football Italia's Tuttosport and Calciomercato, Trabzonspor has emerged as the first concrete suitor for David. However, it is stated that the player does not feel particularly excited about the idea of playing in the Süper Lig.
Instead, it is suggested that an offer from Paris FC could be more appealing for David — especially considering the performance he showed in Ligue 1 with LOSC (Lille) before transferring to Juventus. David scored 109 goals in 232 matches at Lille and believes he could revive his career in France.
It is reported that Juventus expects a transfer fee between 20-30 million euros for the player, but a loan formula with a purchase option is also being considered.
Last Season's Statistics
The 26-year-old David, who is 178 cm tall, played 35 matches in Serie A last season and spent 1784 minutes on the pitch. He scored 6 goals, with an xG value of 8.35 — indicating that he has significantly underperformed in terms of finishing.
On the creativity side, he presents a stronger profile: with 33 key passes (#13), he ranks high among the 131 forwards in Serie A, and he also contributed 4 assists (#18). His passing accuracy is at a reasonable level for a forward, at 78.82% (413/524).
He remains average in shot production: 41 shots (#38), 16 of which were on target (#36). In terms of dribbling, he is weak (#80, 6 successful dribbles) — he does not create space effectively but rather presents a profile that waits in the box.
Overall Assessment
Statistics show that David has not provided the expected goal contributions at Juventus, but he stands out as a forward in terms of key pass production. The number of goals significantly below his xG may indicate a drop in form or a lack of compatibility with the system.
Conclusion
It has become clear that Juventus wants to sell or loan David. While Trabzonspor is a concrete option, it appears that the player is more inclined towards Paris FC due to his past successes in France. How this process will unfold will become clearer in the coming weeks.
Source: The information in this article is based on reports published by Susy Campanale in Football Italia (football-italia.net) and information from Tuttosport and Calciomercato.
