Juventus really wanted Weston McKennie gone last summer. History may be repeating itself.

20/06/2024 Raymond 0

Weston McKennie has opened up about his challenging experience at Juventus last summer, revealing how the club ostracized him after his return from a loan spell at Leeds. The U.S. national team midfielder faced a tough period at Elland Road in the latter half of the 2022-23 season and came back to Turin to find himself marginalized.

Despite Juventus initially wanting to offload him, McKennie worked his way back into former manager Max Allegri’s plans and became a key player in the 2023-24 season. However, in an interview with The Athletic, he expressed frustration at the club’s harsh treatment. McKennie recounted being without a locker, a room in the hotel, or a parking space, and even having to change with academy players. He resolved to prove his worth on the field in response to this treatment.

Though McKennie was effective last season, Juventus seems ready to part ways with him again. With his contract expiring soon and extension talks stalled, the club is prepared to sell. Rumors of a move to Aston Villa fell through, leaving McKennie in a difficult spot with new manager Thiago Motta reportedly not including him in future plans.

CHELSEA AND AS MONACO COMPETING TO SIGN STOKE CITY’S SOULEYMANE SIDIBÉ

23/05/2024 Raymond 0

According to Foot Mercato, AS Monaco, Chelsea, and Juventus are among the clubs interested in Stoke City’s England U18 international Souleymane Sidibé. Sidibé, the son of former Stoke City player Mamady Sidibé, has been attracting elite-level interest since he was 14, with Manchester City, Manchester United, and Liverpool also keeping an eye on him from an early age. Having made his debut for the Potters at 16, he has featured in eight matches this season. His performances have drawn attention from clubs like Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion in England, as well as Rangers, Juventus, and AS Monaco in Europe.