In an exclusive interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Jonathan David opens up in a 360° discussion.

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Questions about his recent past at Lille, questions about his present at Juve, about his teammates and the imminent challenge they face, against Inter, also revealing a small anecdote.

What kind of goal do you dream of for your first Italian derby with Juventus? “In acrobatics or a meter from the goal line, any kind of net would make me happy as long as it helps the team win”.

What would you give up to score against Inter? “I don’t make these considerations, the only thought is to give my best and do my job for the team”.

Before leaving Lille and signing as a free agent for Juventus, you were courted by several top clubs. How close were you to playing this Italian derby with Inter’s jersey? “Not so close. There were contacts and talks with my agent, but not in-depth. I am very happy at Juventus”.

You have been at Juventus for almost two months: what aspect impressed you the most? “I signed knowing that I would play in a big European club, but from inside you realize even better the dimension of the club. And I haven’t even managed to visit the museum yet. The players, the fans… At Juventus everything is big and must be done at the top”.

Which teammate impressed you the most? “Locatelli, particularly for his passing ability and for managing the timing of the game”.

In Canada under coach Marsch you play with former Inter player Buchanan, now at Villarreal: did you ask him anything about the Nerazzurri in these days of national team? “No, nothing about Inter. Rather we talked a bit about the Champions League challenge, about Villarreal-Juventus in October”.

In the national team you play with two central attackers, while in Tudor’s 3-4-2-1 you are used as a single striker with two trequartista behind: where do you feel better? “I feel comfortable in both cases, they are systems that I know. In recent seasons I have played as a single striker with the club, but with the national team I have always paired with another striker. For me it’s not a big difference, I enjoy it in all ways”.

Is David-Vlahovic a possible pair from the first minute? “Yes, it’s possible. But these are decisions that the coach makes, it’s more a question for Tudor. I am ready for any solution and I enjoy it in any way. Dusan and I push each other on the field because we want the best for the team”.

What is the phrase that Tudor repeats to you the most? “Tudor asks me to connect with my teammates and to move in the areas where the ball is to help the team”.

Vlahovic is scoring a lot in this early season and on the last day of the market Juventus also bought another striker, Openda from Leipzig: are you more worried about the increased competition or happier to play in an even more ambitious team? “It’s a positive fact for a strong team like Juventus. The more players there are, the more quality solutions there are and the better it is for the team”.

On the last day of the market, Zhegrova also arrived at Juventus, your former teammate at Lille and coming from several months of inactivity due to injuries: do you think the Kosovar is already ready to play a few minutes in the Italian derby against Inter? “I don’t know, it’s a decision the coach will make”.

In Italy no one knows Zhegrova better than you: what qualities will he add to Juventus? “I shared several seasons with him. Edon is an incredible player, he has an exceptional left foot and a great dribbling: he is a great purchase. At Lille we always had a good relationship on and off the field. There is a great connection between us and this will also be an advantage at Juventus”.

Do you expect 10-15 seasonal assists from Zhegrova? “I don’t give numbers, but knowing him I’m sure he will help me and the other attackers to score a lot”.

Bremer said that Yildiz can be the Lamine Yamal of Juventus: do you agree? “Sure. Kenan is young and has great qualities, if he continues like this he has everything to become a top, top, top player. I scored my first goal in Serie A with Juventus against Parma with an assist from Yildiz, it’s really nice and fun to play with him”.

Speaking of Bremer: with him in defense, you don’t concede goals. Is it hard only for opposing attackers or in training games do you also struggle to score when you face the Brazilian? “Gleison has a great physique and is very intense. In training it’s also difficult for us attackers against him, but sometimes I managed to score goals against him…”.

After the first two rounds of the championship, do you still believe you can score 25 goals with Juventus as in the last three seasons at Lille? “The Italian championship is very difficult. I don’t give a number, I’ll try to score as much as I can and then we’ll see at the end where I’ll be”.

In case of success against Inter, will you fight for the Scudetto with the Nerazzurri and the reigning Italian champion Napoli? “We are only at the beginning of the season, we want to win every game and then later we will see where we will be in the standings”.

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