"McKennie's previous deal with the Bianconeri was due to expire in June, so he has been free to discuss terms with other European clubs since the turn of the year. However, the former Leeds United loanee has instead opted to remain at Juve until at least 2030, having carved out a role as something of a utility man under Luciano Spalletti in recent months."
"No player has made more appearances (38) or made more starts (34) for Juventus since last year's Club World Cup than McKennie, with only Pierre Kalulu (3,391) beating his 3,024 minutes played in all competitions. McKennie has scored eight goals and provided five assists in that time, with only Kenan Yildiz (nine goals, seven assists) bettering either tally."
"In that time, McKennie has been used predominantly as a right-back, playing 37% of his minutes there. He has only played 17% of his minutes as a central midfielder, playing on the right wing 21% of the time and at left-back 10% of the time. The USA star has also played 9% of his minutes in a number 10 role, 3% on the left wing, and 2% as a striker."
Weston McKennie has committed to Juventus by signing a new four-year contract extending through 2030, resolving uncertainty about his future after his previous deal was set to expire in June. Since last year's Club World Cup, McKennie has been Juventus's most-used player with 38 appearances and 34 starts, accumulating 3,024 minutes across all competitions. Under manager Luciano Spalletti, McKennie has functioned as a versatile utility player, primarily deployed as a right-back (37% of minutes) but also featuring as a central midfielder, winger, left-back, and attacking midfielder. He has contributed eight goals and five assists during this period. Juventus currently sits sixth in Serie A, four points outside the top four with 11 matches remaining, and has been eliminated from the Champions League.
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