Struggling Juventus striker Jonathan David is reportedly interested in Ligue 1 side Lyon after a disappointing first season in Serie A with the Bianconeri, according to new reports.
David spent five years with Lille in Ligue 1 before joining Juventus on a free transfer at the start of the summer transfer window, during which time he made 232 appearances in all competitions and scored 109 goals.
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However, the Canada international has struggled to replicate that form in Serie A. He has scored 5 goals and provided 4 assists in the league so far this season.
David showed some encouraging signs in January and early February, scoring 4 goals and 2 assists in 5 consecutive league games, but this was his only goal in the league apart from his goal in the 2025-26 season opener.
Now, David seems to be falling down the pecking order in Juventus’ forward department. He was mesmerized at half-time of Juventus’ 4-0 win over Pisa in Serie A at the weekend and watched as his teammates scored four second-half goals in his absence.
Recent reports suggest Luciano Spalletti is now leaning towards sticking with his “fluid front three” against Udinese next weekend, leaving David out entirely. The Canadiens’ chances are expected to diminish further once Dusan Vlahovic returns from injury.
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After less than a year at Juventus, could David return to Ligue 1?
According to reports from Tuttosport and Calciomercato.com, David could return to Ligue 1 less than a year after leaving Lille on a free transfer.
Lyon are said to be one of the teams interested in a potential deal for David, should he become available during the summer transfer window.
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Juventus’ Jonathan David celebrates his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Juventus Football Club and SSC Napoli at the Juventus Stadium on January 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Penicino/Getty Images)
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The Ligue 1 side, who are currently third in the Ligue 1 table under former Milan boss Paulo Fonseca, are understood to be dependent on their interest in David being qualified for next season’s Champions League. France’s top three teams will automatically qualify for the Champions League, with fourth-placed teams claiming a play-off spot.
Technically, David joined Juventus on a free transfer last summer, but the Bianconeri still reportedly spent €12 million in commissions and signing fees, and currently pay the forward an after-tax salary of around €6 million per season.