Juventus confident as talks resume over McKennie’s contract extension

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Jan 30, 2026 5:10 AM ET

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus will soon resume talks to extend Weston McKennie’s contract, with both sides keen to reach an agreement.

Juventus are set to meet with McKennie in just a few days to resume talks over a new contract. The USMNT star has entered the last six months of his €3m deal at the Allianz Stadium.

Latest on McKennie’s contract extension at Juventus

TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 21: Heorhiy Sudakov of Benfica is challenged by Weston McKennie of Juventus during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD7 match between Juventus and SL Benfica at Juventus Stadium on January 21, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

McKennie’s long-term future in Turin has drawn significant attention in recent months. Some reports suggested that negotiations stalled due to the agent’s fee demands, fuelling talk of McKennie leaving for the MLS on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Such reports, however, were denied by the midfielder’s agent and his father. Furthermore, the latter recently wrote on X social media that “Wes is the happiest I have seen him in quite some time” and that “coach has definitely been the difference!”

McKennie a key Juventus player under Spalletti

SASSUOLO, ITALY – JANUARY 06: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, looks on prior to the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Juventus FC at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on January 06, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

McKennie’s versatility has made him a key player under Luciano Spalletti, with the American midfielder grabbing five goals and four assists in 19 appearances under the Tuscan tactician.

According to Gazzetta, both Juventus and McKennie are eager to reach an agreement over a new contract until 2028 or 2029, especially after the mutual development on the field in recent weeks.

TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 12: Weston McKennie of Juventus FC celebrates a goal during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and US Cremonese at Allianz Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

The report claims Juventus are preparing to raise McKennie’s salary to €4m/€4.5m per season, with a new meeting between the two parties taking place once the January transfer window closes.

Source: Gazzetta dello Sport January, 30, 2026, page 10

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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