Weston McKennie’s recent club performances might’ve landed him a new contract to keep playing in Serie A.
It has been recently reported that Juventus have started negotiations with Weston McKennie’s agents to keep the American at the club for years to come. With the USMNT midfielder's current bianconeri contract expiring next summer, the club would be offering McKennie to renew until 2027 with a salary increase.
Juve has initiated contacts for the renewal of Weston McKennie. The parties are in talks, and negotiations will intensify in the coming weeks. [@_Morik92_] pic.twitter.com/xrWQVc6ieA
— Bianconeri Zone (@BianconeriZone) February 5, 2024
Talks are reportedly going to intensify in the coming weeks as we approach the American’s last year of his contract.
It was just last July when reports stated Juventus and current manager Massimiliano Allegri's disinterest to keep McKennie at the club following his lackluster loan spell with Leeds United in the Premier League.
According to the world-renowned transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the USMNT star was told he was not a part of the plans ahead of the new campaign and would be available in the transfer market.
Not only Leonardo Bonucci. Juventus also told Weston McKennie that he’s NOT part of the plans. ⚪️⚫️⚠️
McKennie will not work together with the first team and won’t travel for the USA pre season tour. pic.twitter.com/nfVfKT8SUn— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 13, 2023
Juventus are prepared to sell/offload all the midfielders who returned from loan deals. ⚪️⚫️⚠️ #Juventus
Arthur Melo, Weston McKennie and Denis Zakaria will be available on the market this summer; they're not in Allegri plans.Cuadrado and Alex Sandro, also set to leave. pic.twitter.com/wyDLQ7uZJY
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 16, 2023
Six months later, McKennie has arguably turned himself into Juventus’ best player, often performing at a high level throughout the Vecchia Signora’s turbulent season. He's brought out the magic wand this season at the Allianz Stadium.
This should’ve been a goal man.. what a run by Weston McKennie. pic.twitter.com/CAiMJ2ITq9
— Takes (@USMNTTAKES) February 6, 2024
Weston McKennie pic.twitter.com/21gBEkpBhZ
— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) January 30, 2024
So far in the season, the USMNT midfielder is tied second as the player with the most appearances for Juventus, playing 1,877 minutes and providing three assists along the way.
Let's get that contract signed, Juve!