FC Barcelona will have to pay a colossal sum to recruit Jonathan David

The Jonathan David saga should continue to gain momentum. After five seasons at LOSC, the Canadian striker has gained weight and become one of the most prolific strikers in Europe this season. Brilliant both in Ligue 1 and on the European scene, the former La Gantoise player is in great form this season. Thus, the Brooklyn native has compiled 13 goals in 19 games, to which must be added two assists in his pocket. A performance which inevitably gives envy to several of his courtiers, especially since the Mastiff striker will be free of any contract at the end of the season.

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A situation which continues to arouse envy while Serie A was making eye contact with him this summer. Ultimately, lacking concrete offers likely to interest him, the 24-year-old striker remained in the North. A choice that is paying off as the right-hander breaks the screen this season. His great performances and his situation even allow him to aim higher. Indeed, according to the Spanish press, FC Barcelona is on the trail of the Canadian striker.

Barça will have to spend 80 million euros to recruit Jonathan David

A few days ago, David even declared his love for Barça: “Barcelona has always been the team I supported growing up. When you grow up supporting a team, you dream of playing for them.» A mutual interest which could allow the matter to be quickly resolved. However, nothing has yet been done and the latest indiscretions of the Catalan press indicate that the matter is far from being resolved. Indeed, while Jonathan David's condition as a free player piqued the interest of the culé club, Sport reminds this Saturday that the player will not be accessible for free. On the contrary, Barça will have to pay a tidy sum to attract Jonathan David into their nets next year.

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Indeed, according to the Catalan media, Barça will have to pay around 80 million euros to recruit the northern striker this summer. Despite the absence of a transfer fee to pay, his salary over four years, transfer fees and signing bonus should raise the bill for the Blaugrana leaders. An impressive figure which makes Barcelona leaders think, uncertain about the idea of ​​investing such a sum for a future replacement while Robert Lewandowski confirms that he is still in the position this season. One thing is certain: the Jonathan David soap opera has only just begun and should keep us in suspense for a long time to come.