Juventus agree deal for Woltemade as David moves to Atletico
Juventus have reached a full agreement to sign striker Woltemade on a loan deal.
According to reports, the player will move to Turin and stay with Juventus until June.
A loan deal allows a player to join a club for a limited time, without a permanent transfer.
At the same time, forward Jonathan David is set to leave Juventus for Atletico Madrid.
The clubs have reportedly reached total agreement over the terms of David's move.
The reports also mention another player, Zirkzee, in connection with Juventus, although details remain limited.
The term fumata bianca, meaning 'white smoke', is often used in Italian football media. It signals that a deal has been fully agreed.
This transfer window has seen active business from Juventus as they shape their squad for the new season.
Woltemade previously played for Newcastle, based on the source link connected to this story.
Clubs use loan deals to strengthen their squad quickly, without committing to a full, permanent purchase.
Juventus fans have reacted with excitement, seeing the moves as important steps for the team's future.
More official confirmation from both clubs is expected soon, as the transfer window continues.
Vocabulary10 words
- full agreement
- when both sides completely agree on a deal
- loan deal
- a short-term move for a player to another club
- total agreement
- when everyone agrees fully on something
- fumata bianca
- an Italian phrase meaning a deal is fully done
- transfer window
- a set time when clubs can buy or sell players
- squad
- the full group of players in a team
- forward
- a player whose job is to score goals
- striker
- a player who attacks and tries to score
- permanent transfer
- a move where a player joins a club for good
- move
- a change from one club to another
Quiz
Answer key
1. A loan deal 2. Atletico Madrid 3. A deal has been fully agreed
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Juventus have reached a full _____ to sign striker Woltemade on a loan deal.
According to reports, the player will move to Turin and stay with Juventus until _____.
A loan deal allows a player to join a club for a limited time, without a permanent _____.
At the same time, forward Jonathan _____ is set to leave Juventus for Atletico Madrid.
The clubs have reportedly reached total agreement over the _____ of David's move.
The reports also mention another player, _____, in connection with Juventus, although details remain limited.
The term fumata bianca, meaning 'white smoke', is often used in Italian football _____.
This transfer window has seen active business from Juventus as they shape their _____ for the new season.
Clubs use loan deals to strengthen their squad quickly, without committing to a full, permanent _____.
Discussion questions
- Why might a club prefer a loan deal instead of a permanent transfer?
- What could be the advantages and disadvantages for Juventus in this transfer situation?
- Why do you think Jonathan David is leaving for Atletico Madrid?
- What does the phrase 'fumata bianca' tell us about how confirmed this news is?