Juventus are reportedly determined to offload Weston McKennie as soon as possible, even if it means missing out on a few million.
The American is coming off his most prosperous campaign since joining the club in 2020. He contributed with 11 assists between Serie A and the Coppa Italia.
Yet, Max Allegri’s departure and the subsequent arrival of Thiago Motta had drastic consequences on the midfielder’s position at the club.
The 25-year-old is now on the fringe of the club’s tactical plans. Moreover, his contract will expire next summer, thus making his exit an even more urgent matter for the Bianconeri. Hence, Cristiano Giuntoli and company are working to find him a new home.
Over the past few weeks, Fiorentina have emerged as the leading candidate to sign the wantaway player.
However, the Tuscans have been unwilling to forge an offer that meets the Old Lady’s asking price which was initially set at 13 million euros.
But according to La Nazione via TuttoJuve, the Bianconeri have agreed to lower their demands to 10 million euros in addition to bonuses.
This discount should pave the way for an agreement between the two clubs.
Yet, this wouldn’t necessarily mean that the deal will go through. As the source explains, finding an accord with McKennie remains Fiorentina’s most challenging task.
After all, the midfielder has already rejected a move to Aston Villa earlier this summer as part of Douglas Luiz’s operation after failing to agree on personal terms with the Villains.
give him for free
even pay Fiorentina to take him
watching him play was the most painful thing in my life as a Juve fan .
Yes he have been an absolute pain to watch and he is the symbol of the diasterous Paratici era. And I he just don`t fucking leave. He could have been playing for Villa in the UCL next season. He will never get another chance like that. He cannot be right in his mind.
seriously? he was a key player last season.
He was not and there was hardly much competition anyway. He had a good first half of the season mostly playing as a wingback in Allegri`s 3-5-2. As soon as he moves into a central midfield role all his limitations starts to show. Where is he going to play in Motta`s system? Motta plays posession football and McKennie have a passing success rate of less than 50%. He can`t break the press and will be a major limitation.
He’s not of juve standards historically. But who has been the last few seasons? McKennie had his best season at the club and was quite possibly the best midfielder this year at juve. And he unlike others he can play in different positions. Locatelli was horrid. Rabbiot absent. I wouldn’t give him for free.