Juventus’ US midfielder #22 Weston McKennie looks on during a press conference on the eve of Juventus’ Champions League KO play-offs first leg football match against Galatasaray, in Istanbul on February 16, 2026. Week after week went by, with the waiting game of what would happen amidst rumors of other clubs circling and monitoring McKennie’s situation becoming the norm more than anything. According to multiple reports out of Italy on Tuesday, Juventus and McKennie’s camp are close to finalizing a contract extension through 2030. Juventus are expected to announce the new deal with the 27-year-old McKennie following this weekend’s crucial matchup with fourth-place Roma at the Stadio Olimpico. No matter if it’s been with big goals or providing assists, McKennie has certainly pushed the issue when it comes to being deserving of a new deal.

Source: The Guardian February 25, 2026 08:45 UTC