FC Barcelona has made a firm decision regarding one of the names that had been most talked about in recent months: Jonathan David will not wear the blaugrana jersey. As Madrid-Barcelona has learned, the Canadian forward, whose contract with Lille ends on June 30, has been finally ruled out by the sports management, despite his dream of landing at Camp Nou.
Jonathan David: Barça says no
Jonathan David, 25 years old, was a very serious option to strengthen Barça's forward line. His great performance in Ligue 1, combined with his status as a free agent, made him an attractive signing at a sporting level. However, the economic aspect has ultimately cooled the operation completely.
According to Madrid-Barcelona, the overall figures of the signing exceeded 80 million euros over five seasons. Although he was arriving for free, his agent demanded a considerable signing bonus, in addition to a salary that doesn't fit the new economic reality of the club presided over by Joan Laporta.
In the offices of FC Barcelona, they understand that they can't repeat past mistakes. The case of players like Coutinho, Dembélé, or Griezmann has left a clear lesson: they can't make excesses for footballers who are not game-changers. Therefore, despite Jonathan David's undeniable quality, the operation has been definitively halted.
Ferran Torres, the other key
Another determining factor has been Ferran Torres's breakout this season. The Valencian forward has regained his best form under Hansi Flick's orders and has convinced everyone at the club. With his goals and mobility in attack, he has secured a permanent spot in the German coach's plans and has made the arrival of another forward unnecessary.
Additionally, the coaching staff and Deco, the sporting director, believe that the current squad has enough resources in attack, especially if the departures being negotiated are confirmed. The idea is for both Lewandowski and Ferran to be the '9's next season, focusing efforts on signing a skillful winger.
Despite Jonathan David's desire to wear the blaugrana, his dream will have to wait. Laporta has prioritized the club's economic stability, and at this moment, he considers that there are other priorities to address before strengthening the forward line. The Canadian forward, meanwhile, has proposals from the Premier League and could end up in England this summer, although the best-positioned team is Napoli.