David names Italy international who impressed him at Juventus | OneFootball

Jonathan David reveals that Manuel Locatelli is one of the Juventus players who struck him the most: ‘Particularly for his passing ability.’

Canada international David reveals Italy international Locatelli is one of the teammates that surprised him the most at Juventus.

Locatelli surprised David at Juventus

EMPOLI, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Manuel Locatelli of Juventus reacts during the Serie A match between Empoli and Juventus at Stadio Carlo Castellani on September 14, 2024 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Gazzetta dello Sport asked David which of his teammates struck him the most, and the Canadian replied: “Locatelli, particularly for his passing ability and the management of the game’s tempo.”

David has scored one Serie A goal in two appearances for the Old Lady so far in 2025-26.

TURIN, ITALY – AUGUST 24: Jonathan David of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Parma Calcio 1913 at on August 24, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

The Canada international joined Juventus on a free transfer from Lille earlier this summer.

During his interview with Gazzetta, David said he hoped he’d score against Inter in an upcoming Serie A fixture at the Allianz Stadium.

David: Zhegrova a ‘brilliant’ signing for Juventus

TURIN, ITALY – AUGUST 24: Jonathan David during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Parma Calcio 1913 at on August 24, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

He also welcomed his ex-Lille teammate Edon Zhegrova, who he joined Juventus on deadline day, calling him a “brilliant” signing.

David has signed a contract until June 2030 at the Allianz Stadium. He has scored 37 goals in 68 appearances with the Canada national team.