Free agent Jonathan David responds to Napoli and Juventus links 🇨🇦 | OneFootball

Canadian striker Jonathan David has responded to rumours linking him to Serie A clubs this summer following the expiration of his contract at Lille.

After scoring 109 goals in 232 games for the French club, the 25-year-old can now move on a free transfer with Serie A champions Napoli and Juventus reportedly in the mix.

However, in a new interview with The Athletic, David said "no" when asked if he currently has an agreement with either Italian club.

Still, signing for high-profile clubs like Napoli or Juventus would create a challenging environment that the Canadian suggested he would enjoy.

“I want a club with ambition that wants to do something,” he said. “Obviously, I would love to fight for titles, to win titles. A team that’s competitive that has ambition, really, with a good sporting project.”

“[Napoli] is a club that just won Serie A. And I’m guessing they don’t just want to win Serie A one year and say, ‘OK, we won, that’s it.’ Obviously, it’s a club that’s ambitious, that’s going to play in the Champions League."

“I think anywhere you go, there’s always pressure to perform every week, there is the pressure to keep your spot, pressure from the supporters, because obviously you have to win every game. There is always pressure anywhere you go."

And for the clubs looking to scoop his signature, David also admitted there is no set timeline for deciding on his future.

"I obviously want to get something done before pre-season starts so I can get settled and have that pre-season time with my team,” he said. “But apart from that...”

“Anything can happen, you never know what can happen. You just have to be prepared for anything.”

In addition to Napoli and Juventus, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and West Ham have all been linked with signing the Canadian talent.

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