Schalke 04 McKennie to have Juventus medical

Schalke 04 American midfielder Weston McKennie. He also plays for the US National Football Team. Photo: Mario Hommes/DeFodi Images via Getty Images

Schalke 04 midfielder Weston McKennie will have his Juventus medical on Friday, claim Sky Sport Italia, on a €3m loan with option to buy for €18m.


According to the latest reports coming out of Italy, a deal is done for the USA international and he is already packing his bags for the flight to Turin.

Friday is chosen for a very good reason, as it will be McKennie’s 22nd birthday.

Juve are expected to pay €3m for the one-season loan from Schalke 04, with an agreement to pay another €18m if they wish to make the move permanent next summer.

The versatile midfielder played 32 competitive games for Schalke this season, contributing three goals and one assist.