Romano:" Weston McKennie to Leeds, here we go! Understand Leeds will pay €1.2m loan fee — deal will include buy option clause for €33m plus add ons
Leeds president Radrizzani unlocked the deal with Juventus in the night.
McKennie has agreed personal terms with Leeds."
Juventus made McKennie available to loan with an option to buy earlier this month, prompting interest from Leeds.
Sportsmail previously reported how the USA international has always wanted to play in the Premier League and sees Leeds as a very interesting opportunity to live that dream
He has played a total of 70 games for Juventus scoring nine goals after joining from German side Schalke in 2020.
His overhead kick against Barcelona in the Champions League was one of his best for the Italian side, and he netted many more important goals in Serie A, which allowed Juventus to qualify for the Champions League in the last two years.
The deal is another huge statement of intent from Leeds to support manager Jesse Marsch
McKennie has played 15 league games this season, 21 in all competitions, but is considered 'the most expendable' of Max Allegri's squad, despite his versatility.
He also started every match for the USA at the Qatar World Cup, as they were eliminated in the Round of 16 by Holland.
The American midfielder has made 15 appearances for Juventus in Serie A so far this season
McKennie's strong physique will be of huge benefit to Leeds, but he is also versatile and looks set to play a key role in their battle against relegation from the Premier League, with Marsch's side just a point outside the relegation zone in 15th.
The move for McKennie comes after forward Georginio Ritter signed this month for £35.5m
He is a midfielder who can play as a right-back or as a holding midfielder in front of the back line.
Capped 41 times by the USA, he can make clever runs behind the defence for the Yorkshire side to benefit from. He can also play off the central striker, although his technical ability was not considered to be as good as other players in the Juve squad.
McKennie was also being monitored by Arsenal, but Gunners supporters were less than impressed with the possible arrival of the midfielder, leading to his father, John, hitting back at 'couch pundits' on Twitter.
Leeds return to Premier League action against Nottingham Forest next Sunday in a crunch game.
Nash_FCB
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15pts were deducted and they came down to 10th place position.. McKennie couldn't stand the pressure
DAVEDEATHCR7
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he looks a bit like The Weeknd doesn't he