Juventus sign Weston McKennie from Schalke on season-long loan deal

Juventus have signed American midfielder Weston McKennie from FC Schalke 04 on a season-long loan with an option to buy.

“Weston McKennie is officially a new Juventus player. The 22-year old midfielder enjoys a belated birthday present with a move to the Bianconeri. He will be the first player from the United States to pull on the Juventus shirt,” read a statement on the club’s website.

“Juventus announces that an agreement with Schalke for the temporary acquisition, until 30 June 2021, of the registration rights of the player Weston McKennie has been finalized for a consideration of € 4,5 million.”