McKennie agrees new Juventus contract until 2026 | OneFootball

Weston McKennie had been frozen out and on the verge of a move to Aston Villa, but now he is ready to sign a new one-year contract at Juventus.

The midfielder has had a troubled career in Turin, sent out on loan to Leeds United and then pushed towards Aston Villa as part of the Douglas Luiz deal, but failing to agree personal terms.

Now after weeks of not being part of the group, McKennie has been welcomed back by new coach Thiago Motta and will be part of their team going forward this season.

McKennie commits himself to Juventus

His current contract expires in June 2025, so the USMNT star has worked out an agreement to extend it by another year to 2026.

There might even be an option to add another season to 2027, depending on reports.

According to Tuttosport, he will be on the same €2.5m per season wages.

It is certainly a turnaround and not the first time he has managed to win back his place in the Bianconeri squad.

McKennie turns 26 next week was purchased from Schalke 04 in 2020, initially on loan for €4.5m, made permanent for a further €21.9m.