Not yet! USMNT star Weston McKennie set Juventus contract challenge after returning to Turin from disappointing Leeds loan

Juventus are reportedly not convinced that Weston McKennie is ready for a new contract just yet, with the American still needing to prove his worth.

WHAT HAPPENED?
The United States international midfielder appeared destined to head out of the Allianz Stadium during the summer of 2023 after spending the second-half of last season on loan at Leeds – where he suffered relegation out of the Premier League.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE
McKennie has, however, seen the slate wiped clean in Turin and has figured in all five of Juve’s Serie A fixtures this season. Massimiliano Allegri has found a starting role for him at times and is said to remain a fan of what the 25-year-old brings to the table.
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Calciomercato, though, are reporting that no talks are planned regarding an extension to a deal that is due to expire in 2025. McKennie is not considered to be a priority as he needs to show that he should be retained on a long-term basis.

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
McKennie has admitted that returning to Juventus “wasn’t easy” after seemingly dropping down the pecking order and returning to “square zero”, but he is up for the “challenge”. With Paul Pogba currently suspended on doping charges, there may be more minutes to be found over the coming weeks.

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