USMNT Star Weston McKennie Reportedly Won't Renew Juventus Contract amid MLS Transfer Rumours
United States international Weston McKennie is reportedly not renewing his contract with Juventus as rumors swirl about a potential Major League Soccer return. Read on to delve deeper into this transfer saga and its implications for the talented midfielder.
United States international Weston McKennie will reportedly not renew his Juventus contract amid rumours of a Major League Soccer return. The 27-year-old's future has been up in the air for years now, ever since he had an underwhelming loan spell at Leeds United in 2023. The midfielder has spent more than five years at the Italian giants but his spell there may be drawing to a close.McKennie joined Juventus on loan from Schalke in 2020 before making the move permanent the following year. Since then, he has racked up 205 appearances for the club, scoring 20 goals along the way. The former Leeds loanee, however, is out of contract this summer and speculation is mounting that he could be on the move. And while he may want to stay put with the Old Lady, there is no guarantee that will come to pass.He said in December, "I hope to stay at Juventus. But I leave it all in my agent’s hands. Turin is a huge part of my life, so I want to do everything I can for the people here. It was a difficult time before, but now we've rediscovered our identity [under Juve boss Luciano Spalletti]. The coach knows how to play football and how to train players. He pays attention to the little things, the things that not everyone normally pays much attention to. He also talks to the players individually; he's a good coach, even in terms of his relationship with each player."In 2024, rumours circulated that FC Cincinnati were interested in him but that came to nothing. Now, reports suggest FC Dallas are interested in recruiting their former youth player. It is said that McKennie, who has scored 11 goals in 62 caps for his country, may be more receptive to returning to his home country at this stage of his career but whether or not that is the right move for him is open to debate. It could be argued that he may never play for as big a club as Juve, where he has twice won the Coppa Italia, along with the Supercoppa Italiana.Looking for smarter football bets? Get expert previews, data-driven predictions & winning insights with GOAL Tips on Telegram. Join our growing community now!Both McKennie and team-mate Duhan Vlahovic are out of contract this summer, and according to Sky Sports journalist Valentina Mariani, the duo are likely to move to pastures new ahead of next season. She said, via TuttoJuve: "Then there is always the central McKennie who, however, will not renew his contract. Juventus is not even discussing this possibility. He and Vlahovic are expiring in June."While this could be the end of the road for McKennie at Juve, he was clearly immensely proud of bringing up his 200th appearance for the club late last year. "It was a huge moment for me, for my family, and for the people in America," he said. "For everyone, but especially for me, I'm very happy to have reached this milestone. It's difficult to be here and make 200 appearances, but I did it, and hopefully there will be another hundred."Barring a big turnaround, it seems that is very unlikely.Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingWhile McKennie's future is up in the air, he will be focusing on delivering on the pitch for Juve when they take on Cremonese in Serie A action on Monday night. The Italian giants currently sit fourth in Serie A.
Weston McKennie's Journey at Juventus
Weston McKennie, who joined Juventus initially on loan from Schalke in 2020 before making the move permanent, has been a key figure at the Italian club, making 205 appearances and scoring 20 goals along the way. Despite expressing his desire to stay at Juventus, contractual uncertainties have left his future in uncertainty.
Speculations and Rumors
Rumors are rife that FC Dallas is interested in acquiring McKennie, who has also drawn interest from other clubs in the past. The 27-year-old midfielder, capped 62 times by the USMNT, may be considering a return to MLS, hinting at a potential new chapter in his career.
Contractual Crossroads
With both McKennie and teammate Duhan Vlahovic set to be free agents at the end of the season, reports suggest that they are likely to seek new challenges elsewhere. Despite his achievements at Juventus, it appears that McKennie's time at the club might be coming to an end.
Looking Ahead
As McKennie focuses on his on-field performances for Juventus amid the ongoing uncertainty, the future remains unclear. Fans eagerly await updates on whether he will extend his stay in Europe or opt for a potential MLS homecoming, where his skills and experience could greatly benefit a domestic club.









