Weston McKennie is a versatile midfielder for Leeds United and the USA national team.
McKennie got the soccer bug in Germany while living there with his American serviceman father.
His form for Schalke alerted Italian giants Juventus and the Turin club signed McKennie on a year-long loan in August 2020. The fee agreed was €4.5million with an option of a permanent transfer for €25.5million.
McKennie made 96 appearances and scored 13 goals for Juventus before joining Leeds on loan in January 2023 until the end of the season, with a view to a permanent move.
Early life
FC Dallas Academy
Joining Schalke
Turin bound
USA regular
Personal life
Weston McKennie News
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Patrick Vieira parted ways with Strasbourg on Thursday, hours before news broke that he’s under consideration as the United States’ next head coach.
Weston McKennie on the move with Everton, Inter Miami among clubs interested
Weston McKennie is on the move this summer after contract talks with Juventus broke down, with Premier League and MLS clubs showing interest.
Weston McKennie sent off as USA thrash Mexico in ugly affair
Weston McKennie was one of four players sent off as violence and homophobia marred the United States 3-0 win over Mexico.
Weston McKennie joins Leeds on loan from Juventus
United States midfielder Weston McKennie has joined Leeds United on loan from Juventus until the end of the season, with a view to a permanent move.
Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie close to Leeds switch
Leeds manager Jesse Marsch’s American revolution is well and truly underway with the transfer of Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie on the brink of completion.
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