Despite Juventus failing to deliver an excellent season, Weston McKennie has established himself as one of the team’s key players and has adapted to a role as a right wing-back. However, he has not yet reached an agreement on a contract extension, which has fueled concerns rumors about a possible move to the MLS. In response to this The USMNT star’s agent decided to break the silence and speak directly about those rumors.
According to reports from Matteo Moretto, Weston McKennie has been unable to reach an agreement to extend his contract with Juventus due to agent commissionswith which he left as a free agent at the end of the 2025-2026 season. Instead of pursuing another European side, the USMNT star is reportedly set to play in the MLS and could even push to leave in January 2026. his agent made a bold statement about that information.
“I don’t normally respond to social media posts, but when false information is spread, especially from verified handles, I have to intervene. This is @corygibbs Weston’s agent and I can confirm that everything below is FALSE. Know your facts before you spread lies and propaganda,” Cory Gibbs said via X, formerly Twitter.
With this in mind, Weston McKennie could try to pursue a contract extension with Juventus as he has spoken openly about his desire to remain in the Vecchia Signora: “I was talking to my dad about it before and I said, ‘My goodness, I’ve been here for almost six years. Turin is a big part of my life, so I want to do everything I can for the people here… I hope to stay at Juventus,” he said at McKennie’s Magical Youth Mission.
Weston McKennie of Juventus Turin runs with the ball.
McKennie’s tenure is in jeopardy as Juventus eye the Italian Premier League star
Although Weston McKennie has failed to reach an extension deal with Juventus, the front office is already looking for midfield reinforcements that could threaten the USMNT star’s continuity. While they are targeting West Ham’s Guido Rodríguez as a possible midfield addition, they are only considering loaning himas Gianluca Di Marzio reports that they want to save budget to sign a contract Italian who shines in the Premier League.
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In their search for a player who can organize the midfieldSandro Tonali emerges as the main option to strengthen the squad. After impressing at Newcastle United, the Italian may not be opposed to a return to Serie A. However, the England side won’t let him leave just like that, as he arrived in 2023 for €60.8 million and is under contract until 2028but Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Juventus would be willing to make a major financial commitment.
Despite this, Tonali’s potential arrival wouldn’t necessarily take McKennie’s place as the USMNT star has established himself as an undisputed right fullbackwho plays a key role both offensively and defensively. Moreover, he regularly contributes in midfield, making his presence in the team important for Spalletti. Still, the delay in his contract extension raises the possibility of a potential exit.
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