Now 27 years old, USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie is proving that he belongs at one of European soccer’s most illustrious clubs.
McKennie has continued his development during his time with Juventus and is now an undisputed starter for head coach Luciano Spalletti. Juventus have brought out the best of McKennie this season, utilizing his versatility right across the midfield.
Now in a World Cup year, McKennie will be desperate to maintain a high level of performance and secure a spot in Mauricio Pochettino’s starting XI. With a home World Cup on the horizon, McKennie is reportedly the subject of interest from two Premier League teams, Spanish giants Atlético Madrid and from within Italy.
Could McKennie return to the Premier League?
A product of the famed FC Dallas academy, McKennie has already played in three of Europe’s top five leagues. He was signed by German side Schalke 04 as a young player and impressed across four seasons with the first team.
He joined Juventus in 2020 and has largely been a starter for the Turin side, although he did have an ill-fated loan spell with Leeds United. McKennie spent the second half of the 2022/23 season with Leeds, a season that ultimately finished with the club being relegated from the Premier League.
But despite that unpleasant experience McKennie could be tempted by a return to England and may be available on a cut-price deal. The 27-year-old’s Juventus contract expires this summer, at which point he could leave as a free agent. If a club comes in with an offer in January, Juventus may consider cashing in before losing him for free.