Weston McKennie described joining Juventus on his 22nd birthday as ‘a dream come true’ and pledged his performances will be ‘all or nothing.’
The midfielder completed his transfer from Schalke 04 last night, on loan for €4.5m with an option to buy for €18.5m and a further potential €7m in performance-related bonuses.
Weston McKennie described joining Juventus on his 22nd birthday as ‘a dream come true’ and pledged his performances will be ‘all or nothing.’
The midfielder completed his transfer from Schalke 04 last night, on loan for €4.5m with an option to buy for €18.5m and a further potential €7m in performance-related bonuses.
“I’m very excited. You grow up watching these players, idolising them and playing with them on video games and they’re your teammates now, so it’s definitely a dream come true, for sure,” McKennie told Juventus TV.
“When you think of the word Juventus, you think it’s historic, and champions of Italy all the time.”
He is the first American to wear the Bianconeri jersey and one of very few to have played in Serie A.
“Of course, being the first of anything is something to be proud of. It’s an accomplishment. I’ve heard a bit from Michael Bradley that it’s a tough league, so I’m definitely excited to get into it.
“I signed on my birthday and now I’m starting a whole new journey, so it’s a big present.”
McKennie was asked if he had a message for the Juventus fans.
“You’ll expect 100 per cent out of me every game, definitely. It’s all or nothing with me.”
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