16 - Weston McKennie

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McKennie set to complete his Juventus turnaround with a new deal

 

 

Weston McKennie is like a cat with nine lives. The American has once again bounced back from the brink at Juventus.

 

For two consecutive summers, the club has urged him to find a new team and even excluded him from the first-team squad at one point.

 

This summer, Juve attempted to include him in a swap deal for Douglas Luiz, but McKennie resisted the move, creating the impression that his departure was inevitable. ............

 

But he was reinstated to the squad for the game against Como, and he may even secure a new deal at the Allianz Stadium.

 

Juventus and McKennie are close to finalising a short-term contract extension until 2026, ensuring he won’t leave as a free agent at the end of this season. ............

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/mckennie-set-to-complete-his-juventus-turnaround-with-a-new-deal/

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McKennie admits Juve needed an extra contribution to beat Napoli

 

 

Juventus played out a goalless draw against Napoli today, extending their winless run in Serie A.

 

Following consecutive goalless draws in the league, Juve managed to break that streak with a 3-1 victory over PSV in the Champions League midweek. Fans were hoping for a similar attacking display against Napoli, but both teams neutralised each other, leaving Juventus scoreless once again. ............

 

Weston McKennie made his second consecutive start and delivered a solid performance. After the match, he acknowledged that the team was missing that crucial edge needed to secure a victory. He said:

 

“It’s difficult to win matches without scoring, we needed an extra contribution from us midfielders too”.

 

Asked what he thought about Dusan Vlahovic’s substitution and struggles, he added: “He won’t be happy but the whole team must put him in a position to score”.............

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/mckennie-admits-juve-needed-an-extra-contribution-to-beat-napoli/

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Juventus preparing new contract for midfielder despite recent renewal

 

Juventus are reportedly looking to agree a new deal with Weston McKennie just months removed from his last contract extension.

 

The midfielder’s stint at Turin has been characterized by seemingly never-ending highs and lows. For the second summer in a row, he started his pre-season as an outcast, only to usher his way back to the squad, and regaining his status as a regular starter. ............

 

As the source explains, Juventus appreciated the ever-improving displays of the former Schalke man who has been filling various roles. He even served as an emergency striker against Milan when Dusan Vlahovic was ruled out of action, albeit he wasn’t able to inflict damage upfront.

 

The Texan is at his best when acting as a box-to-box midfielder, relying on his high energy levels to retrieve the ball and then insert himself in the attacks with his sneaky runs towards the opposition box.

 

This season, McKennie has contributed with a goal and two assists in his 10 Serie A outings this season. He has also been influential in the Champions League, scoring two goals in his five European appearances. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-preparing-new-contract-for-midfielder-despite-recent-renewal/