In the last few days, the rumours surrounding Mckennie and his move to Juventus has been front-page news. But how much do we really know about the potential move at this time? In this article, we will be providing you with all the latest news regarding his move to Juventus and what this could mean for Mckennie as he progresses through his career.
Weston McKennie At FC Schalke 04
At the age of 22, this young star is one of the best up and comers in the MLS at this time. Since joining FC Schalke 04 at the age of 19 in 2017, the star had seen in several different positions throughout the course of his time playing for the team in both the midfielder and centre back position. Regardless of the position, he is in, Weston Mckennie has proven his worth as a valuable asset for the team.
With a third position in the table for the team and a huge amount of potential for the team, he has proved to be a valuable asset. However, with his contract ending at the end of the 2019/ 20 season, many rumours were circulating surrounding whether the MLS star would make the transfer to another league. With many fans linking him to either the EPL or Series A, the star has a huge amount of potential with the rest of his career ahead of him regardless of the league he ends up playing in.
With clubs such as Southampton, Newcastle United and Everton and Leicester City all being linked to the player in recent months, Juventus is by far one of the best clubs to make an offer at this time. With Juventus at the forefront of the bid for this player, this appears to be on a one-season loan at this time.
The Summer Transfer Window
With rumours circulating around Mckennie and his future in the MLS, the announcement of a potential move to Juventus came as no surprise to many. Since the signing Cristiano Ronaldo, the team have been unstoppable in the Series A making it stand out much more than ever before. This saw them at the top of many betting sites when checking odds at different sportsbooks and saw them winning the Series A 2020 season. But with this signing, could this be a huge change to the league next season as he continues to learn amongst the best in the La Liga at this time.
From The MLS To Series A
Though there is some serious competition in the MLS at this time, the competition in the Series A is fiercer than ever before. With a huge amount of potential for him to grow his skills alongside some of the worlds best, he is likely to improve his current record of 6 goals over the last two seasons. He is set to be welcomed with open arms after he is due to pass his medical on the 28th and be ready to join the squad next season. With a huge amount of support from both sides, this is an exciting time for the player as he joins some of the best in the Series A.
When joining Juventus in the new season, he will be joining the star-studded squad filled with superstars such as Costa, Ronaldo, Ramsey and Buffon making this the most exciting opportunity for him to continue his career and climb through the rank.
A Move To Juventus For McKennie
The signing of Juventus has been finalised in the last few days with Weston McKennie joining the team on a season-long loan for a total of $3.5 million. At the end of this season-long loan, Juventus will then have the chance of purchasing the player for the squad for the long term for a total of $21.2 million next year should they wish too. With the potential for huge changes to the squad by signing this player, he is likely to be one to watch in the future.
With this in mind, there are several ways opportunities for the star with a fresh start in the Series A making this exciting time for the fans of football soon. Will you be tuning in to watch the new Juventus team kickstart the new Series A season?