Canada star David eyes World Cup redemption after debut season at Juventus | OneFootball

Juventus striker Jonathan David is about to end a troubled debut season in Turin, so he’ll naturally be looking to improve his performances during the World Cup with the Canada national team.

After a demanding first season at Juventus, David will switch his focus to the World Cup while off-field trends, from fan discussions to casino online Сanada searches, continue to grow around the sport.

David’s debut season at the Allianz Stadium has been far from convincing, as the Canadian striker has netted only eight goals in 45 appearances across all competitions.

David joined the Old Lady as a free agent from Lille last summer and arrived in Turin with a big reputation, signing a contract until 2030.

The 26-year-old is the third-highest Juventus goal-scorer this season after Kenan Yildiz (11 goals) and Weston McKennie (nine). Yet, David has scored the same number of goals as Dusan Vlahovic, who has been affected by a muscle injury that required surgery in December 2025.

Vlahovic played 1,100 minutes across all competitions, while David was involved twice as much, collecting 2,301 minutes on the field for the Bianconeri.

“For me, I think it’s been up and down. I came to a new club with high hopes, high expectations, and obviously, I wasn’t scoring as regularly as I wanted to,” David said in April.

“Juventus is the club that is under more scrutiny than any other club in Italy; there are all these eyes on you, and obviously, people will talk.”

Inevitably, the pressure has been mounting on the Canadian striker, and Italian media have widely reported on his long-term future at the club.

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 26: Matteo Gabbia of AC Milan runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Jonathan David of Juventus during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Tuttosport reported in April that Spalletti might give David a second chance in 2026-27, with the Italian tactician eager to test the Canadia for an entire pre-season next summer.

Other sources have claimed that David has attracted interest from Premier League clubs, including Aston Villa.

With the 2026 World Cup looming, David has a chance to prove his doubters wrong and, perhaps, attract interest from other clubs as well.

David will be the star of one of the World Cup host countries, Canada, which will meet Switzerland, Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B.

TORONTO, ON – JUNE 7: Jonathan David #10 of Canada runs on the field against Ukraine during the second half of their Canadian Shield Tournament match at the BMO Field on June 7, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

David could have met Italy in the group phase, but the Azzurri failed to qualify for the third time in a row, losing the play-off Final in penalties to Bosnia last March.

David has been ruthless with his national team, netting 39 times in 75 matches, so the World Cup comes as a big opportunity for him to turn the season around.

If he stays at Juventus, David will probably have to play in the Europa League next season as Juventus sit sixth in the standings with just one game remaining. The Bianconeri are two points below fourth-placed Milan and Roma.