Recent reports from Sky Sport CH have detailed the financial requirements to secure Jonathan David`s signature this summer. While Inter and Juventus are known to be interested, the overall cost for acquiring him as a free agent could be substantial.
David`s wage demands are around €9 million gross per year. Under Italian tax laws, this translates to approximately €4.8 million net annually, or €400,000 net per month. Agent commissions, potentially including payments to family members as is often the case, are estimated to be around €10 million. Furthermore, a signing bonus of €15 million is expected given his free agent status.
Therefore, any club aiming to sign David would need to commit to roughly €45 million in wages over a five-year contract, in addition to the entry fees. This brings the total investment to €70 million over five years. Is this a lot or a little? For a player of his caliber, he would typically cost around €50 million in transfer fees plus commissions and other expenses, making this free transfer potentially around €30 million cheaper.
The salary itself is within the normal range for a top club. In conclusion, these financial terms are not insurmountable for a major club seeking a striker with the potential to become a top player in Europe.