Luciano Spalletti wants Jonathan David to give him more reasons to trust him this season, as the Canadian is determined to establish himself at Juventus.
The striker joined the club on a free transfer a year ago, but Juventus has opened the door for him to leave after an underwhelming campaign in which he failed to meet expectations. The Bianconeri had hoped he would make a bigger impact, but his performances did not convince the coaching staff that he could become a regular starter.
David faces crucial pre season
David did not show that he could be relied upon consistently last season, and that is one of the reasons Spalletti is pushing for Juventus to sign Randal Kolo Muani during this transfer window. The French forward remains one of the club’s priority targets as they look to strengthen their attack.
Juventus believes adding Kolo Muani would improve the team, and the club remains in discussions with Paris Saint-Germain over a possible transfer. Their determination to complete the deal reflects their desire to add greater quality and competition to the squad.
The pursuit of the Frenchman has also raised questions about David’s future, with Juventus appearing willing to part ways with the Canadian if a suitable opportunity arises before the transfer window closes.
Spalletti offers David another opportunity
However, David has no intention of leaving and is determined to fight for his place in the squad. His desire to remain at the club has resulted in Juventus giving him another opportunity to prove his value ahead of the new campaign.
Tuttojuve says Spalletti is open to keeping David at the club, but the striker must show during pre-season that he can perform at a much higher level than he did last season. Strong displays in training and friendly matches will be essential if he is to convince the manager that he deserves a prominent role.
The coming weeks could therefore be decisive for David as he attempts to prove he has the quality to succeed at Juventus and earn the confidence of both Spalletti and the club ahead of the new season.