{
  "id": 4953864,
  "title": "Atletico sign Juventus striker David on loan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/atletico-sign-juventus-striker-david-on-loan-4953864",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T21:23:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/02/atletico-sign-striker-david-on-loan-from-juventus"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Atletico Madrid has signed striker Jonathan David on loan from Juventus, according to Spanish media. The 26-year-old Canadian international joins the Spanish club for around $29 million, with an option to buy him for €25 million. David impressed with his mobility, ability to link up with teammates, and versatility in attack during his time at Juventus after moving from Lille in 2025. After a difficult debut season in Serie A, scoring only eight goals, David enjoyed five successful seasons in France, netting 109 goals in 232 appearances for Lille. He will join a squad already bolstered by Morten Hjulmand, Lee Kang-in, Cristian Romero, and Alejandro Grimaldo, all of whom signed with Atletico this summer. Striker Julian Alvarez, who David will be competing for a starting spot with, remains at Atletico after strong interest from Barcelona was rebuffed by the club.",
  "summary": "Jonathan David joins Atletico Madrid after a difficult first season in Serie A, scoring just eight goals following his move from Lille to Juventus in 2025.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Juventus sign forward Woltemade on loan from Newcastle",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/juventus-sign-forward-woltemade-on-loan-from-newcastle",
        "published": "2026-09-01T18:23:08.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Atletico sign Juventus striker David on loan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/atletico-sign-juventus-striker-david-on-loan",
        "published": "2026-09-01T21:23:49.000Z"
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