Contract dispute continues, Lalas advocates fair compensation for Weston McKennie at Juventus

Weston McKennie, a key player for both the US Men's National Team and Juventus, is currently in a contract dispute with the Italian club.

Weston Mckennie's Contract Saga
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Currently, Weston McKennie, a standout player for the US Men’s National Team (USMNT), remains under contract with Turin until the summer of 2025. While discussions have occurred regarding extending his contract, reports suggest that the proposed terms have been rejected by the 25-year-old midfielder and his representatives.

This rejection has fueled speculation about a potential move in 2024, especially as McKennie’s impressive performance this season has increased his value once again. Having seized an unexpected opportunity at Juventus, interest in McKennie has surfaced from clubs in England and Germany, where he has previously played for Leeds and Schalke. Urgency surrounds Juventus to resolve this uncertainty swiftly.

Alexi Lalas, a former United States international, discussed McKennie’s contract situation on his State of the Union podcast and speculated on his future, along with compatriot Christian Pulisic, who also faces transfer rumors at AC Milan. Lalas emphasized the importance of compensating McKennie adequately, highlighting his versatility and significant contributions to the team. He also pondered whether McKennie and Pulisic might prefer a move elsewhere, possibly back to the English Premier League or Germany, where they have previous experience. Lalas expressed his desire to see them continue in Serie A, where they have performed well both on and off the field.

McKennie has emerged as a pivotal player for both club and country and is hesitant to sign a new contract with Juventus if it offers the same salary as his current one. Juventus risks losing a valuable asset if they fail to address his concerns, as interest in the talented midfielder is likely to intensify if a potential departure remains a possibility.

Weston McKennie

Weston McKennie

Midfielder

United StatesUnited States

Age: 26

185 cm

84 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 32 2 Missed
Minutes 2467 77.1 Avg
Goals 0 0.0 Avg
Assist 7 0.2 Avg
Attempt 42 1.3 Avg
Passes 893 27.977.8% AvgSucc
Yellow 6 0.2 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 31 times for 2448 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 lost 2-1 against Lazio. The next match in Serie A will be against Milan.

Juventus performance and stats

Juventus

Manager: Massimiliano Allegri
Rank 3rd
Win 18
Draw 11
Loss 5
Goals 47-26
Diff 21

Juventus is currently 3rd in the Serie A with 64 points.

In the last 33 games, it has won 18 times, drawn 10 times, and lost 5 times. In its last match, Juventus drawn 2-2 against Cagliari.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 47 goals and conceding 26.​

Juventus will play the next match in Serie A against Milan on Saturday 27th of April in Torino. The prediction is Juventus winning the match.​