Jonathan David bids farewell to Lille: next destination, FC Barcelona?

Jonathan David will be one of the standout names in the upcoming transfer window. The Canadian's contract with Lille is ending, and he has already confirmed that he will leave the club as a free agent, meaning several of the continent's top clubs will compete for the signing of a player who has scored 20 goals and 9 assists in 35 matches this season.

One of these teams could be FC Barcelona, which has been closely monitoring the North American for several months. Despite Robert Lewandowski's contract has already been extended until 2026, the Blaugrana entity is looking for a medium- to long-term replacement for the Pole in the center of the attack, and the scorer of 'Les Dogues' is one of the options being considered by the sports management as he is seen as a market opportunity since he could arrive in the Catalan city at no cost.

David breaks the silence about his future

For now, David has not made any decision regarding his next destination, although he did confess in an interview with 'Onze Mondial' that he will not renew his commitment with Lille, becoming a free agent at the end of the season. "Yes, I will be free at the end of the season. And regarding my future, I hope to grow, become a better player, and play for the biggest clubs in the world, if I can.

"Above all, I just want to have fun, never forget that football is fun. I started playing football because it was fun for me. And although it has now become a job, I must remember that I wake up every morning to play football, for the pleasure of playing," added the 25-year-old scorer, who is desired by teams like Manchester United or Juventus.

However, despite the interest from these big clubs, the player did not want to 'commit' regarding his future, stating that "you will all know in due time, that is, at the end of the season. I will not make comments before that. First of all, I want to finish this season well; the end seems exciting, and I want to play well and help the team. And when the season ends, the decision will be made and announced". The 'soap opera' has begun, and at Can Barça, they could be the protagonists.