🔥David fires up Juve: Inter wanted me, now I dream of goals with Vlahovic | OneFootball

In an exclusive interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Jonathan David opens up completely.

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Questions about his recent past at Lille, questions about his present at Juve, about his teammates and the imminent challenge awaiting them against Inter, even revealing a little anecdote.

What kind of goal do you dream of for your first Derby d’Italia with Juventus? “Whether it’s an acrobatic goal or from a meter out, any kind of goal would make me happy as long as it helps the team win.”

What would you give up to score against Inter? “I don’t think that way, my only thought is to give my all and do my job as best as I can for the team.”

Before leaving Lille and signing for Juventus as a free agent, you were courted by several top clubs. How close were you to playing this Derby d’Italia wearing the Inter shirt? “Not that close. There were some contacts and talks with my agent, but nothing in-depth. I’m very happy at Juventus.”

You’ve been at Juventus for almost two months: what has impressed you the most? “I signed knowing I’d be playing for a European giant, but from the inside you realize even more the scale of the club. And I still haven’t managed to visit the museum. The players, the fans... At Juventus, everything is big and has to be done at the top level.”

Which teammate has impressed you the most? “Locatelli, especially for his passing ability and his management of the game’s tempo.”

With Canada under coach Marsch, you play with two central strikers, while in Tudor’s 3-4-2-1 you’re used as the lone striker with two attacking midfielders behind: which do you prefer? “I feel comfortable in both cases, they’re systems I know. In recent seasons I’ve played as the lone striker with my club, but with the national team I’ve always paired with another forward. For me, it’s not a big difference, I enjoy it either way.”

David-Vlahovic: is that a possible pairing from the start? “Yes, it’s possible. But these are decisions for the coach, it’s more a question for Tudor. I’m ready for any solution and I enjoy myself in every way. Dusan and I push each other on the pitch because we want the best for the team.”

What phrase does Tudor repeat to you the most? “Tudor asks me to stay connected with my teammates and move into the areas where the ball is to help the team.”

Vlahovic is scoring a lot at the start of this season and on the last day of the transfer window Juventus also signed another striker, Openda from Leipzig: are you more worried about increased competition or happier to play in an even more ambitious team? “It’s a positive thing for a strong team like Juventus. The more players there are, the more quality solutions and the better it is for the team.”

On the last day of the transfer window, Zhegrova, your former teammate at Lille and just back after months out with injury, also joined Juventus: do you think the Kosovan is already ready to play a few minutes in the Derby d’Italia against Inter? “I don’t know, that’s a decision for the coach.”

No one in Italy knows Zhegrova better than you: what qualities will he add to Juventus? “I shared several seasons with him. Edon is an incredible player, he has an exceptional left foot and great dribbling: he’s a great signing. At Lille we always had a great relationship on and off the pitch. There’s a great connection between us and that will be an advantage at Juventus too.”

Are you expecting 10-15 assists a season from Zhegrova? “I don’t give numbers, but knowing him I’m sure he’ll help me and the other strikers score a lot.”

Bremer said that Yildiz could be Juventus’ Lamine Yamal: do you agree? “Of course. Kenan is young and has great qualities, if he keeps going like this he has everything to become a top, top, top player. I scored my first Serie A goal with Juventus against Parma from a Yildiz assist, it’s really nice and fun to play with him.”

Speaking of Bremer: with him in defense, you don’t concede goals. Is it tough only for opposing strikers or do you also struggle to score against the Brazilian in training? “Gleison is very physical and intense. In training it’s tough even for us strikers against him, but sometimes I’ve managed to score on him…”

After the first two league games, do you still believe you can score 25 goals with Juventus as you did in the last three seasons at Lille? “The Italian league is very tough. I won’t say a number, I’ll try to score as much as I can and then we’ll see at the end where I end up.”

If you beat Inter, will you be fighting for the title with the Nerazzurri and reigning champions Napoli? “It’s only the start of the season, we want to win every match and then later on we’ll see where we are in the standings.”

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