CanMNT star David leaving Lille: 'Time to say goodbye'

Canada striker Jonathan David announced Wednesday that he's leaving Lille after five years with the Ligue 1 club.

"I wanted you to hear it from me. After five years with the club, it's time to say goodbye," David said in a post on X.

"I spent five amazing years in Lille. I know it hasn't always been the easiest. But I hope that my goals and celebrations brought you some joy and happiness.

"It's been a long and fun ride."

David will be a free agent after his contract with Lille ends in June.

The 25-year-old has recently been linked with a move to Serie A leaders Napoli, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano. The Italian club has submitted a contract proposal, but talks are expected to continue in the coming weeks.

David joined Lille in 2020 for €27 million after two seasons at Belgian club Gent. In his first season in France, he scored 13 goals to help Lille win the Ligue 1 title for the first time in 10 years.

He's led the team in scoring in each of the last four seasons. He has 16 goals in 31 Ligue 1 appearances this season, bringing his overall tally to 109 goals in 231 games.