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USMNT star Weston McKennie reveals demands he had to meet in order to earn Juventus future

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<p>The United States international has faced questions of his future in Turin since taking in a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/usmnt-weston-mckennie-benefited-bad-showing-letting-some-people-down-leeds-fresh-start-juventus/bltf59fdd8860ce5af6" target="_blank">forgettable loan spell at Leeds in the Premier League</a> during the second-half of the 2022-23 campaign. He returned to Italy that summer <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/how-usmnt-star-weston-mckennie-came-out-fighting-problems-juventus-midfielder-dangerous-doubted/blt9a5178b76effee61" target="_blank">expecting to be moved on by the Bianconeri</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>McKennie earned favour again under Massimiliano Allegri, making 38 appearances in all competitions last season. Another managerial change has seen Thiago Motta take charge at the Allianz Stadium, with McKennie <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/pisses-me-off-christian-pulisic-weston-mckennie-claim-bias-against-american-players-europe-usmnt-captain-new-paramount-plus-documentary-instant-stir/blte7df11741450af51" target="_blank">having to prove himself all over again</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>He has done just that, landing a contract extension in the process, with the 26-year-old prepared to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/why-tim-weah-enjoys-roughing-up-usmnt-team-mate-weston-mckennie-juventus-training-favoured-position-revealed/bltf26a00e3a9876a56" target="_blank">take on any challenge that is asked of him</a>. McKennie has told <a href="https://x.com/DAZN_IT/status/1871103450064556257 " target="_blank"><em>DAZN</em></a> of silencing more future questions: “At the start of the season he [Motta] told me I have to work hard, play anywhere I am needed, which is fine with me. He wants that attitude and it’s only right.”</p>

WHAT MCKENNIE SAID

<p>McKennie’s <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/not-pain-ass-why-usmnt-star-weston-mckennie-value-any-team-world-juventus-contract-extension-saga/blt7eb84f7685d7709a" target="_blank">versatility is being put to good use</a>, with a goal being scored from left-back against Monza as he helped to cover defensive absences. The hard-working midfielder added on his role: “The victory was the most important thing, as it was tough to have that many draws. The three points are good for us, for the fans, our family to help us all have a nicer Christmas. Scoring a goal or providing an assist is not the most important thing, it’s about the team getting the win.”</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>McKennie’s effort against Monza helped Juve to a 2-1 win and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/unbeaten-but-in-trouble-usmnt-stars-tim-weah-weston-mckennie-juventus-warning-club-legend-alessandro-del-piero-reacts-dropped-points/bltcce51423886f9d46" target="_blank">preserved their unbeaten record in Serie A this season</a>. They are nine points off the title pace, though, courtesy of 10 draws in 17 games, but will be hoping to push on towards major silverware in 2025.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

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USMNT star Weston McKennie has revealed the demands that he had to meet in order to earn an extended stay at Serie A giants Juventus.

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