Jonathan David and Barça: A Future Together or Separate Paths?

The FC Barcelona needs a reliable '9' to give Robert Lewandowski some rest. The player from Warsaw, who is having his best season as a Blaugrana (35 goals in 40 matches), is expected to renew his contract for one more season at the age of 36. However, it is clear that, due to generational change, alternatives must be explored to potentially replace the Polish striker in the near future.

In this regard, Jonathan David expresses his desire to be that '9' who can take on the responsibility of being the center forward for the Blaugrana team. This addition would be fully supported on the sporting front, as the Canadian currently has 23 goals and 10 assists in 41 matches with LOSC Lille. Those are more than respectable numbers.

Jonathan David wants to wear the Blaugrana jersey, but the sports management is not convinced

Jonathan David would not present any issues regarding the financial aspect, as he is willing to make a financial effort to make his signing a reality due to his desire to wear the jersey of the Blaugrana team. Additionally, at the end of the 2024-25 season, he will become a free agent because he does not plan to renew his contract with Lille, according to 'SPORT'.

Although the Brooklyn native is only 25 years old and has accumulated extremely interesting numbers in the 2024-25 season, the sports management of FC Barcelona, led by Deco, remains silent. This silence could indicate that the club's objectives are different, such as signing a pure left winger.

Jonathan David is a physical powerhouse, but doubts in the Blaugrana offices arise because the player often needs large spaces to create danger, and at Barça, it is essential that the '9' has a devastating ability when approaching the opponent's area. The player has also not generated consensus within the Blaugrana team, so for now, although it could be a great market opportunity, the Catalans will not make significant efforts for him.

With Ferran Torres and Pau Víctor, it's enough

Ferran Torres's performances playing as a '9' when Lewandowski needs rest have also led the Blaugrana entity to analyze the situation from another angle. The player from Foios has scored 13 goals in 32 matches this season. For Pau Víctor, the situation is different, as it is unclear whether he will continue next season as a Blaugrana.

Jonathan David will have to look for another option

For the forward, the deadline to start deciding on his future and set aside FC Barcelona will be at the end of April. Jonathan David has several offers on the table, including one from West Ham, who see him as their starting center forward, while Bayern Munich has also shown interest, but everything will depend on what happens from now on.