Jonathan David, the twist of theater

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By: Manu Tournoux

He has been a true Arlesian since he joined Lille from La Gantoise in August 2020: will Jonathan David take off to join an even more upscale European club? The Canadian international, almost 25 years old (he will celebrate his birthday on February 14), was recently still on Barça’s shelves but the Blaugrana management ultimately decided not to go beyond making contact.

At this time, nothing says that the person concerned will be called upon this winter, nor even that he will leave free next summer at the expiration of his current Lille contract, the expiry of which is set on 1er July 2025. Yet this season, Jonathan David is having a successful year, with 17 goals to his credit in 26 matches in all competitions, including notable achievements against Real Madrid, Atlético and Juventus in the Champions League.

“It’s 50-50”

Well aware of the lack of declared and reliable suitors concerning him, Jonathan David himself does not exclude the option of extension. “ As the president has said several times, there are discussionshe whispers this Monday in the pages of Voix des Sports. We talk and, after that, no decision is made. We’re talking. The door is never closed. It’s 50-50. »

On December 6, when he had just reached the 100-goal mark in all competitions for the Mastiffs, Jonathan Davida took the time to look back on his northern career: “ When I signed, I didn’t think I would stay here for five years… I didn’t consider it negative to stay because I always progressed. »