Weston McKennie nears Juventus contract extension: USMNT midfielder rewarded for fine form

United States midfielder McKennie is poised to sign through 2030 after a fine spell of form ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Weston McKennie is reportedly in the final stages of agreeing to a contract extension with Juventus that would keep him in Turin until June 2030. The USMNT midfielder’s previous deal was due to expire this June, allowing him to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with another club.

The likes of Inter Milan and Atlético Madrid had been monitoring McKennie with a view to a free transfer in the summer, but following a fine run of form – including being named the club’s player of the month for January – the USMNT star looks set to stay at Juventus for the years ahead.

Negotiations between McKennie’s representatives and Juventus officials stretched over several months, with speculation at times suggesting the club might hesitate to meet his financial expectations.

According to Italian outlets Tuttosport and Gazzetta dello Sport, the 27-year-old is set to earn around €4 million per year under the new agreement.

That figure would place him among the higher earners in the squad, a notable shift in status compared to earlier in the campaign.

Meanwhile, transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano took to social media where he confirmed that the process is nearing completion.

“Weston McKennie’s new deal at final stages with Juventus: four year until June 2030, salary around €4m net. Final details and then done,” Romano wrote on X.

The timing is hardly coincidental. Since Luciano Spalletti took charge in October, McKennie has become a fixture in the line-up.

McKennie’s performance shift ahead of 2026 World Cup

McKennie’s statistical output has improved dramatically this season, which is great news for the United States ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

He has registered a career-high seven goals along with as many assists, and only two Juventus players have logged more minutes across all competitions.

Beyond the numbers, his work rate and positional versatility have given Spalletti options in both defensive and attacking phases.

Rather than being viewed as a potential departure candidate, McKennie has reestablished himself as a core contributor. Speaking to Sky Sports Italy, he emphasised staying grounded amid external speculation.

“I think the important thing for us is just to be careful and focus on the next game,” he said. “Take each day as it comes, move forward and don’t think too far ahead. Turin is a big part of my life, so I want to do everything I can for the people here.”

On the international stage, McKennie remains a regular presence for the United States men’s national soccer team, having earned 62 caps since debuting in 2017.

Although Mauricio Pochettino did not include him in the November friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay, he continues to be considered an important figure within the national setup.