Demands of a release clause have been a stumbling block for Inter Milan and Napoli in their pursuit of striker Jonathan David.
This according to Italian outlet FCInterNews.
It is certainly no secret that Inter Milan and Napoli are keen to sign striker Jonathan David this summer.
The Canadian international is available on a free transfer after his contract with Lille expires.
David has confirmed that he will be on his way after five seasons with the French club.
Inter Milan have already made their offer to David. They have put around €5-6 million net per season on the table in terms of wages.
That is not as high as the Canadian is hoping for. However, the Nerazzurri have made it clear that there offer is take-it-or-leave-it.
Meanwhile, Napoli are also set to rival Inter for David’s signature.
The Partenopei have recently met with the 25-year-old’s representatives to sound out a move.,
However, reports FCIN, there is one particular factor that is complicating both Serie A clubs’ efforts to sign David.
Release Clause Demand Complicates Inter & Napoli Pursuit Of Jonathan David
Apart from David’s wage demands and potential agent commissions and sign-on bonuses, there is an additional demand that the 25-year-old striker is making.
FCIN report that David wants a release clause in his deal with whichever club he joins.
Moreover, the outlet report, the Canadian does not want the outlet to be particularly high.
That is not something that either Inter or Napoli would want.
Nerazzurri President Beppe Marotta has historically shown an aversion to clauses like this, FCIN note.
Therefore, FCIN report, neither Inter nor Napoli are likely to agree to a low release clause.
In the meantime, Jonathan David is set to sound out his options in the Premier league.
Missed out on Retegui for 15mill for old Arnautovic, he already score 28 goals, a real goal getter, Atalanta has the last laugh, now he is priced above 50mill
If he and his agent already trying to make things complicated , then its a big NO , regardless of how big player he is .Let him join PL clubs where he will get higher pay, but will destroy his career failing to impress on a highly paced and more competitive league, where players are not treated with patience to wait for a result.Just will become another flop
He just wants to come get a quick paycheck then leave for cheap as he knows he won’t be a full starter.
inter isnt steping stone, you better not come at all if you already think to leave.
This guy is not fit for top-level football. He only scores easy goals and penalties; technically limited. Move on, buy a striker who is Inter material.
we had the chance to grab him years ago before he moved from the Belgium league and now look at Leoni price smh and we will wait for Bertola to be poached by another club and we will go after him when his prices increase and also look at Solet ♂️
He forgot, No one is bigger than club, and Inter play with heart, not mercenaries
bro think he is world class for his request, he forgot the reason every club chasing him its because hes free agent.