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Pochettino says he tried to sign world-class David ahead of US-Canada clash

Mauricio Pochettino says Jonathan David was always on his radar during his time at different clubs, as he tried to sign him.

Pochettino says he tried to sign world-class David ahead of US-Canada clash

Former Spurs, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino revealed he attempted to sign striker Jonathan David multiple times during his tenure with various clubs. David, who joined Atletico Madrid on loan last month from Juventus, has been in impressive form, scoring three goals in his first three games for his new team.

Known as the "Iceman," the 26-year-old Argentine has had a successful five-year stint with Lille, scoring 109 goals in France following a record-breaking 30 million euro move from Canada in 2020. Atelatic has an option to buy David for around 25 million euros. Pochettino praised David's qualities and confidence in front of goal, emphasizing the challenge the striker will pose against Canada in an upcoming international friendly.

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