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Weston McKennie Named Juventus' January Player of the Month as Contract Talks Tighten

His expiring June contract leaves renewal talks at a delicate stage.

Overview

  • He will receive the EA Sports MVP award before Juventus' home match against Lazio on February 8, the club confirmed.
  • McKennie started every game in January, scoring three times in seven appearances and going the full 90 minutes in five of them.
  • Under Luciano Spalletti, he has produced six goals and four assists in 20 appearances since late October.
  • Negotiations continue over a new deal, with reports in Italy describing a gap between the player’s salary demands and Juventus’ offer.
  • AC Milan and Roma are monitoring his situation, while his Juventus tally stands at 24 goals and 23 assists in 213 matches since 2020.