Jonathan David Confirms Lille Departure, Set Free Agent This Summer

Jonathan David has officially announced he will leave Lille at the end of the season after five successful years, during which he scored 109 goals in 231 appearances and helped the club secure the 2020-21 Ligue 1 title. The Canadian striker's contract expires in June, making him a free agent and sparking interest from multiple clubs across Europe, including Premier League sides Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Newcastle, as well as Serie A clubs Juventus and Napoli, and Spanish giants Barcelona. David, who expressed a preference for La Liga, confirmed his departure via a heartfelt video thanking teammates, staff, and supporters, and will play his final game against Reims. His exit arrives as Lille battles to maintain Champions League qualification hopes, with David leaving as one of the club’s top scorers. Manchester United are also linked with other forwards such as Ipswich’s Liam Delap and Wolves’ Matheus Cunha, highlighting active transfer pursuits. The news intensifies the transfer market activity for leading European clubs seeking prolific strikers for the coming season.