Could Juventus sell Weston McKennie after a season in which he’s become one of the club’s most vital players?
That seems to be a possibility after the U.S. men’s national team midfielder reportedly rejected the club’s latest contract offer that featured a reduced salary.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus offered the 25-year-old a new contract with lower terms that was swiftly turned down. With McKennie’s current deal expiring after next season, Juventus could look to sell the American this summer rather than risk losing him for free in 2025.
That would be a somewhat surprising development after McKennie has worked his way back to being a key player for Juve this season.
After returning from a half-season loan with Leeds last season, Juventus reportedly told McKennie that he wasn’t in the club’s plans for the 2023-24 campaign.
But despite a hostile reception (USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter said McKennie didn’t even have a locker or parking spot at Juve), the midfielder has won over head coach Max Allegri to become one of the first names on the team sheet this season.
McKennie has started all but four of Juve’s league games this season, and has nine assists in all competitions. His seven Serie A assists is second in the league’s assist chart.
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