[Sport] McKennie, new Juventus player

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Juventus announced the arrival on loan for a season of American midfielder Weston McKennie, from Schalke and for which he will pay 4.5 million euros, although the agreement includes a purchase option of 18.5 million plus 7 in variables that would be Mandatory if "certain sporting objectives" are met in the 2020-21 campaign.

This was specified on its official website by the Italian club, which will have the first American footballer in its history and who, in principle, will join the team at least until June 30, 2021. The 22-year-old has a contract with Schake 04 until 2024, as explained by the German entity.

 

The Italian team will also have the option of signing the player "definitely in case those objectives are not met."

Weston McKennie, international for the United States and in the German team's quarry since 2016 when he arrived from the lower categories of FC Dallas, has played at 22 years old and in 91 games with the Schalke first team, with which he debuted with 18 with which he has scored five goals.

"In Germany, McKennie knew how to fulfill different roles, despite the fact that his natural position is that of pivot in front of the defense. He can also play in defensive positions. He is 1.85 meters tall and is known for his determination and dynamism. that it demonstrates when reviewing the quantity of balls that recovers ", explained the Juve in his web.