Juventus have confirmed the permanent sighing of Weston McKennie.
The youngster arrived at the Turin-based club last summer on an initial loan deal from Schalke 04, with Andrea Pirlo's side given the option of making the move permanent.
Official | Option rights executed for @WMckennie#FinoAllaFine #ForzaJuve
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This was announced on Wednesday evening, with a statement from the club reading;
"Juventus Football Club S.p.A. has exercised the option right for the definitive acquisition of the registration rights of the player Weston McKennie from FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e. V for a consideration of € 18.5 million, payable in three years.
"The consideration may increase up to additional € 6.5 million on achieving given conditions over the course of the duration of the contract. Juventus and the player have signed a contract of employment until 30 June 2025.
McKennie has had quite an impact at the club, scoring four times and making two assists in 31 appearances so far.
