The substitute for Julián Álvarez at Atlético will cost 25 million

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Jonathan David is starting to convince of his transfer to Atlético de Madrid, who is already planning to execute the €25 million purchase option agreed with Juventus Turin. His performance during the initial weeks in Madrid reinforces an operation that would also allow the club to prepare for a potential exit of Julián Álvarez in future transfer windows.

The Canadian forward, aged 26, arrived on loan on the last day of the transfer window after a season with little goal continuity in Italy. Atlético then avoided a permanent transfer and managed to include a formula that allows them to keep the player if his performance meets expectations.

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Jonathan David changes his situation with three consecutive goals

Jonathan David wasted no time in providing sporting arguments. After not scoring in his debut against Liverpool, he found the net consecutively against Real Sociedad, Osasuna, and Real Madrid.

His adaptation contrasts with his numbers at Juventus Turin. David scored eight goals in 46 matches between Serie A and European competitions, accumulating 2,367 minutes. In Italy, he needed about 259 minutes per goal.

At Atlético, his initial average has reduced to approximately one goal every 59 minutes. The sample size is still small, but three consecutive scoring outings have quickly changed the sporting assessment of a loan deal that initially reduced economic risk.

His goal in the derby against Real Madrid also had an impact on his integration. Diego Simeone trusted David in a highly demanding match, and the Canadian responded by scoring the 2-0 in Atlético's 2-1 victory.

Atlético de Madrid has a €25 million buy option

Atlético de Madrid is already crunching the numbers to sign Jonathan David. The loan deal from Juventus includes a €25 million purchase option, a sum that allows the club to make a decision after evaluating the forward during the season.

David arrived precisely when other offensive options did not materialize. His performance has transformed a last-minute solution into a potential continuity for Simeone's attack.

The scenario also ties in with the future of Julián Álvarez. The Argentine was surrounded by uncertainty during the last transfer window and internally expressed his desire to leave the club, although he ultimately stayed in Madrid as the required offer from the entity did not materialize.

Atlético set the amount needed for his departure at €150 million during the last summer. Although that window ended with Julián remaining in the squad, the club must keep prepared alternatives for future transfer windows.

A secure and risk-free bet

Acquiring David would provide a striker already adapted before considering any potential moves involving Julián Álvarez. Additionally, the Canadian expands Simeone's internal competition without requiring Atlético to search for a substitute from scratch.

The final decision will depend on his performance in the coming months. If Jonathan David maintains a production close to what he has shown in his initial appearances, the €25 million agreement with Juventus will turn into one of the decisions that the club must evaluate before his loan expires.

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