From neglect to new contract – the Juventus midfielder will experience a major turnaround

After spending his summer on the sidelines, Weston McKennie has somehow found his way back into the Juventus team.

The American was deemed unnecessary upon his return from the summer break, with Thiago Motta deeming him unsuitable for his style of play.

Therefore, the 25-year-old was left out of pre-season preparations, similar to the likes of Federico Chiesa, Filip Kostic, Arthur Melo and Mattia De Sciglio.

But while the other rebels remain in exile, Motta confirmed in his pre-match press conference yesterday that McKennie will receive a call-up for the first Serie A match of the season -front of Como.

Interestingly, the USMNT star had also started the previous campaign in a similar position only to win back Max Allegri’s trust, although the switch happened at a much earlier stage in the summer.

However, this may not be all, as Tuttosport (through The Black and White) says the midfielder is also set to pen a new contract.

McKennie’s contract expires at the end of the season, and the two parties have been struggling to reach an agreement on an extension.

The club attempted to include the player in a swap deal with Aston Villa for Douglas Luiz, but could not reach an agreement with the Villains on personal terms.

The former Schalke man joined the Bianconeri in the summer of 2020. His time there Turin It has been a rollercoaster so far, but he proved to be one of the club’s most consistent players last year, contributing 10 assists.