Juventus makes Weston McKennie's move to Turin permanent

McKennie has been at Juventus since August, after joining on loan from German club Schalke, but the Bianconeri have exercised the option to purchase the player’s full rights.

Published: 03rd March 2021 10:15 PM  |   Last Updated: 03rd March 2021 10:15 PM   |  A+A A-

Juventus' Weston McKennie celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Juventus. (Photo | AP)

Juventus' Weston McKennie celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Juventus. (Photo | AP)

By Associated Press

TURIN: Juventus made Weston McKennie’s move to the Serie A giant permanent on Wednesday, tying the American midfielder to the club for the next four seasons.

McKennie has been at Juventus since August, after joining on loan from German club Schalke, but the Bianconeri have exercised the option to purchase the player’s full rights.

Juventus said the fee was 18.5 million euros ($22 million), payable over three years, plus up to 6.5 million euros ($7.8 million) in bonuses.

The nine-time defending Serie A champion added that McKennie has signed a contract through to June 30, 2025.

McKennie, who is the first American to play for Juventus, has scored five goals — including one in a Champions League win at Barcelona — in 31 appearances.

The 22-year-old has already won a trophy at Juventus, helping it lift the Italian Super Cup in January with a 2-0 victory over Napoli.

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