Juventus' rebuild starts with Jonathan David—who’s next? | OneFootball

Juventus’ latest acquisition of Jonathan David has been met with optimism from several Italian football analysts, as reported by Bianconera News and Tutto Juve. The Canadian striker, who arrives as the first major reinforcement under the new management this summer, is seen as a versatile and dynamic addition to Igor Tudor’s squad.

Journalist Paolo Rossi was quick to endorse the move, describing David as “an excellent signing: he brings many options in attack, personality, and movement.” Rossi highlighted the need for Juventus to complement David with more technical quality out wide, especially as Tudor looks to implement a 3-4-2-1 shape that will demand not just speed, but also tactical intelligence from the team’s wide players.

David’s skill set is expected to offer Juventus more flexibility in the final third, both in link-up play and direct goal threat. He has built a reputation in Ligue 1 as a forward who drifts intelligently, draws defenders away from their lines, and maintains a high level of energy without sacrificing discipline. His arrival should add variety to a Juventus frontline that at times lacked unpredictability last season.

However, even as David signs on, the consensus among Italian pundits is that Juventus have significant further business to conduct if their ambitions are to be realised. Massimo Pavan, writing for Tutto Juve, called David “only the first piece” of a larger rebuild, stressing that “now it is necessary to understand which players should leave, in order to bring in at least four or five more.” With European competition and domestic challenges ahead, squad depth and technical upgrades remain priorities for the club hierarchy.

Attention inevitably turns to potential outgoings and further reinforcements. Discussions continue regarding the future of key attacker Dusan Vlahovic, with sporting director Damien Comolli and the new management team weighing up market options and possible replacements. The club is actively working to reshape the dressing room—insiders expect several comings and goings before the transfer window shuts.

Behind David’s transfer is a sense that Juventus are attempting not just a tactical refresh, but a shift in mentality and profile. The new striker’s personality—by most accounts professional, industrious, and tactically attentive—aligns with the club’s stated desire for a more cohesive and dynamic squad under Tudor.

The work, however, is far from over. As Pavan and Rossi both point out, David’s arrival sets the tone, but the size of Juventus’ summer overhaul means fans should expect weeks of further movement as the club seeks to assemble a squad built for both immediate results and long-term stability.

(Sources: Bianconera News, Tutto Juve)

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