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Juventus are reportedly eager to place the signature of Weston McKennie on a brand new contract, though they penned an extension earlier within the season.
The 26-year-old began the marketing campaign as an outcast who was seemingly heading in the direction of the exit door. Nonetheless, after signing a brand new deal, Thiago Motta instantly reinstated him within the squad, suggesting his omission was on account of monetary causes somewhat than technical.
Since then, the Texan has confirmed to be a key participant within the supervisor’s plans. Whereas he’s initially a central midfielder, McKennie has been deployed in virtually each different place on the sphere all through the season. Along with his foremost position, he additionally featured as an attacking midfielder, a complicated winger, an emergency striker, a right-back and a left-back.
So whereas he is probably not essentially the most technical participant within the squad, Motta definitely sees the American’s worth, and is hoping to take care of his companies on a long-term deal.
In response to Tuttosport by way of JuventusNews24, the Bianconeri are engaged on extending the contract of the previous Schalke man but once more.
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Whereas the earlier renewal solely pushed again the deadline from June 2025 to 2026, this time, the 2 events are anticipated to seek out an settlement for a long-term collaboration.
Subsequently, the Turin-based newspaper claims that the Juventus administrators have scheduled a gathering with the participant’s brokers within the subsequent few weeks, they usually’ll be hoping to discover a swift breakthrough.
McKennie at the moment earns 2.8 million euros as a internet wage per 12 months, however the brand new deal is predicted to incorporate a slight pay rise.
This season, the USMNT has contributed with two targets and three assists in his 17 Serie A appearances. He additionally scored twice within the Champions League, discovering the again of the web in opposition to each PSV Eindhoven and Manchester Metropolis.
