Juventus v Inter: Jonathan David set to shine after rejecting Inter | OneFootball

Serie A immediately heats up with the first big match of the season. On Saturday at 6 PM, at the Allianz Stadium, the 254th Derby d’Italia between Juventus and Inter will take place.

Juventus-Inter, Jonathan David ready to make his mark: a year ago he turned down the Nerazzurri

A clash that promises fireworks not only on the pitch, but also for the transfer market backstory that preceded it.

A missed transfer twist

Before becoming a new symbol for the Bianconeri, Jonathan David was just a step away from joining Inter. The Nerazzurri club, through sporting director Piero Ausilio, had worked for a long time to secure the Canadian striker on a free transfer. The courtship lasted months, but never reached a decisive turning point.

According to Tuttosport, the player had doubts for two main reasons:

Financial aspects – there was a significant gap regarding commissions and signing bonuses.

Technical role – Inter could not guarantee him a regular starting spot, initially offering him the role of a “luxury reserve.”

Jonathan David, determined to embark on a project where he would be a protagonist, therefore preferred to wait.

Juventus’ decisive move

When negotiations with Inter stalled, Juventus seized the opportunity. The deal took shape in the spring under the management of Cristiano Giuntoli and was finalized in the summer with the intervention of new general director Damien Comolli.

The Bianconeri offered David a contract until 2030 worth six million euros per season, but above all, technical guarantees: a starting role in Massimiliano Allegri’s project. In this way, Juventus beat out competition from Atletico Madrid, Tottenham, and Newcastle.

A promising debut and a special challenge

The former Lille player wasted no time making his mark: a goal on his debut against Parma and a strong desire to prove himself on the grand Italian stage. Now, against the team that had long courted him, Jonathan David has the chance to write his first important chapter in the Derby d’Italia.

The match promises to be spectacular and could already influence the balance of the title race.

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