Reportedly, Weston McKennie, a standout player for the US Men’s National Team (USMNT), has declined an offer for a contract extension from Juventus. This decision came after the Italian powerhouse proposed a reduced salary. As indicated by Gazzetta dello Sport, McKennie and his representatives promptly dismissed the offer, which aimed to prolong his tenure in Turin beyond his current contract’s expiration in June 2025. With the risk of losing McKennie without compensation looming, Juventus might be inclined to consider selling him during the upcoming summer transfer window.
This development is significant, especially in a season where McKennie has silenced his critics since his return to the club. He has established himself as a pivotal figure in a team that briefly posed a challenge to the dominant league leaders, Inter. McKennie’s consistent performances and dynamic presence in midfield have earned him the approval of manager Max Allegri and a previously skeptical coaching staff.
Notably, McKennie made history as the first American to don the Juventus jersey when he debuted for the club in September 2020. Since then, he has been joined by Timothy Weah, who arrived from Lille last summer, although Weah’s future in Turin is also uncertain.
Juventus is set to face Lazio in Rome tomorrow evening. However, with Inter comfortably leading Serie A and Champions League qualification seemingly secure, McKennie and his teammates could understandably have one eye on their upcoming Coppa Italia semi-final against the same opponents on Tuesday.
Weston McKennie
Weston McKennie
United StatesThis season he played in total 27 times for 2202 minutes for Serie A.
Weston McKennie didn’t score any goal for Juventus. He procured 7 assists. He received 6 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 3rd in Serie A. In the last match Juventus drew 0-0 against Genoa. The next match in Serie A will be against Lazio.
Juventus performance and stats
Juventus is currently 3rd in the Serie A with 59 points.
In the last 29 games, it has won 17 times, drawn 8 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Juventus drawn 0-0 against Genoa.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 44 goals and conceding 23.
Juventus will play the next match in Serie A against Lazio on Saturday 30th of March in Roma. The prediction is Juventus winning the match.
