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Juventus are on the verge of announcing Igor Tudor’s contract extension until 2027 and are close to reaching an agreement for Weston McKennie’s renewal, contrary to Federico Gatti.
Juventus are set to announce Tudor’s extension until 2027, the deal will include an option to extend for a further campaign.
Tudor’s new Juventus contract
Tudor’s contract was automatically extended to 2026 upon securing Champions League qualification.
Juventus recently announced another contract extension, this time for Nicolò Savona until 2030, and are now in talks with McKennie and Gatti over new deals.
Contract talks with Gatti and McKennie
Sources with direct knowledge of the matter inform me that the agreement with McKennie is nearing completion, while the gap between Gatti’s demands and Juventus’ offer remains considerable.
McKennie’s contract expires in 2026, while Gatti has a longer deal at the Allianz Stadium, which runs out in 2028.
Juventus and Inter will be the Serie A representatives at the Club World Cup, where McKennie and Gatti are expected to feature.
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