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Turin –
For Weston McKennie, joining Juventus is a dream come true. The American footballer used to be able to admire from afar.
Juventus completed the McKennie trade on Sunday (8/30/2020) at the morning WIB. Bianconeri brought the 22-year-old midfielder on loan from Schalke 04.
The Turin club paid 4.5 million euros for the loan of McKennie. Juventus also have the option to make McKennie worth € 18 million.
McKennie was also excited to welcome the opportunity of a career at Juventus. For him, this was like realizing a dream.
“I’m very excited. You grew up watching these players, idolizing and playing with them in video games, and now they are teammates, so this is definitely a dream come true,” McKennie said. Juventus TV as reported Soccer Italy.
“When you think of the word Juventus, you think that it is historical and the Italian champion of all time.”
McKennie became the first American player to wear a Juventus uniform. He is also one of the few footballers from Uncle Sam’s country who graze in Italy. Previously, there was Michael Bradley, who had played for Chievo Verona and AS Roma.
“Of course, being first at something is something to be proud of. This is an accomplishment,” McKennie said.
“I heard a little bit from Michael Bradley that it’s a tough league so I can’t wait to get involved there.”
“I signed a contract on my birthday and now I am starting a new journey, so this is a wonderful gift.”
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