Will Juventus buy Weston McKennie?

Juventus have confirmed the signing of USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie on a permanent deal. McKennie, 22, originally joined Serie A giants Juve on loan from Schalke 04 in September. The contract included “option rights,” which meant Juve could then sign the player on a permanent deal for €18.5 million.

What is Weston McKennie salary?

Salary 2021 In September 2020 the midfielder signed a contract with Juventus F.C. that nets him a whopping salary of 2.5 Million Euros (2.2 Million Pounds) per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns €6,849 (£6,079 ) per day and €285 (£253) per hour!

How did Weston McKennie get to Juventus?

Coming through the youth system, McKennie began his senior club career at Bundesliga side Schalke 04. After three seasons, McKennie moved to Italian champions Juventus on loan, with the deal becoming permanent in March 2021. McKennie has represented the United States internationally at both the youth and senior levels.

Is Schalke 04 bad?

With over 160,000 members, Schalke 04 are the second-biggest football club in Germany, seven times German champions and one of the biggest names in world football. It remained one of only two wins so far in a season in which Schalke have lost 21 games, conceded 76 goals and scored only 18.

Who does Weston Mckennie play for?

Juventus F.C.#14 / Midfielder
United States men’s national soccer teamMidfielder
Weston McKennie/Current teams

Is McKennie a starter for Juventus?

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri insists he has “great confidence” in Weston McKennie despite reports the midfielder could be transferred. The 23-year-old American has played seven times for Juventus this season, but is still not a regular starter for Allegri.

Who is the highest paid US soccer player?

There are currently 81 players in Major League Soccer making seven figures or more, a growth of nine more than 2020. Jozy Altidore remains the highest-paid American for another season and is set to earn more than $3.6 million ($3,602,250.00).

Where did Weston McKennie play before Juventus?

A 23-year-old from Fort Lewis, Washington, McKennie left the player development academy of Major League Soccer’s FC Dallas to sign with Germany’s Schalke in 2016. He made his professional debut with Schalke in May 2017, played three full seasons for the club and was loaned to Juventus for 2020-21.

Has Schalke 04 ever been relegated?

1963: Schalke are one of 16 founder members of the German Bundesliga. 1991: After being relegated three times in the 1980s (1981, 1983 and 1988) Schalke are promoted to the Bundesliga, where they have remained ever since. 1994: FC Schalke 04 become the first club in Germany to introduce a new club structure.

Did Schalke 04 get relegated?

The 2020-21 season was a disaster: five different coaches, 41 players fielded, three wins, the entire club leadership gone and fan unhappiness to the point that Schalke supporters chased and attacked the squad after relegation was confirmed in late April.

Who is Michael Reschke and why did Juventus target Weston Weston?

It was mid-August, and Juve’s first point of contact was Michael Reschke, the Schalke technical director who previously had dealt with the Italian club while working for Bayern Munich. “They have known each other for a long time, so they called Michael and they were asking if there would be a possibility to get Weston.

Which Schalke players are worth €18 million?

According to Transfermarkt, Schalke fielded four men worth at least €18 million. Among them, it was McKennie, the FC Dallas product, who attracted the most interest.

What happened to Clemens Tönnies at Schalke?

Chairman Clemens Tönnies resigned at the end of June. “I wouldn’t say we are a rich club right now, but we are still one of the biggest clubs in Europe when we talk about members, when we talk about fan base, when we talk about spectators home or away,” said Jochen Schneider, Schalke’s director of sport.

Is a transfer to Southampton a small step up?

Again, one could argue that a transfer to St. Mary’s would be a small step up. But Southampton still is as likely to be relegated as it is to qualify for the Europa League. Other clubs reportedly floated to the surface, including AS Monaco and Liverpool.