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Weston McKennie Thrives Under Spalletti as Contract Decision Looms at Juventus

The midfielder says he wants to remain at Juventus, leaving contract talks to his agent.

Overview

  • McKennie has started regularly under Luciano Spalletti, playing the full 90 minutes in each of the past 10 matches.
  • He marked his 200th Juventus appearance with a second-half assist in a 2-1 win over Roma, part of a run that is 8-1-3 across 12 games.
  • Spalletti has redeployed McKennie to defend wide and attack centrally, a switch praised by Andrea Stramaccioni as an innovative use of his skill set.
  • The American has showcased versatility with 18 starts across wing back, central midfield, attacking midfield, and wide roles this season.
  • With his deal up in June 2026, McKennie says he hopes to stay in Turin as Juventus and his agent handle negotiations.