Atletico Madrid fans turn on Juventus loanee | OneFootball

Jonathan David has joined Atletico Madrid on loan from Juventus, but the striker has already faced criticism from supporters of the Spanish club over his weight.

The forward was one of the players Juventus wanted to move on this summer after just one season at the club, having failed to prove that he was the right signing for the Old Lady. David wanted to remain in Turin even if his opportunities were limited, but Juventus eventually found a solution.

The Bianconeri were also fortunate to find Atletico Madrid willing to take one of their players on loan for the second summer running. Last season, the Spanish side took Nicolas Gonzalez on loan, and his spell in Spain proved successful.

David needs to impress at Atletico

Juventus will hope David can follow Gonzalez’s example and produce a strong campaign in Spain. The Bianconeri would like the striker to perform well enough to earn a permanent move away from Turin, which would allow them to finally end his time at the club.

David now has an important opportunity to rebuild his reputation at Atletico. With his future at Juventus already uncertain, making an impact during his loan spell could be crucial to determining where he plays next.

However, Sport Mediaset says Atletico fans are already bullying David, with supporters complaining that the striker has arrived at the club carrying too much weight.

David faces pressure to respond

His weight was never considered an issue during his time at Juventus, but the criticism means David may need to address the concerns if he wants to earn regular opportunities under Diego Simeone.

The striker will not want to waste this loan spell, particularly because he needs to prove himself before returning to Juventus. A productive campaign at Atletico could help him secure a permanent transfer, while struggling in Spain could leave him facing another uncertain situation.

For now, David must focus on getting himself into the best possible condition and showing Atletico supporters what he can offer. Juventus will also be watching closely, hoping their former striker can produce enough to attract a permanent buyer.

The coming months could therefore prove decisive for David, with his performances in Spain likely to have a major influence on his next career move.