Weston McKennie becomes latest U.S. midfielder to join Leeds

LEEDS, England (AP) — Leeds added one other United States midfielder to its squad by signing Weston McKennie on mortgage for the remainder of the season from Juventus on Monday.

The 24-year-old McKennie will be part of compatriots Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson at Leeds, which is coached by American Jesse Marsch.

Leeds stated McKennie joined with a view to a everlasting deal on the finish of the season..

McKennie was a key member of the U.S. squad on the World Cup and has 9 objectives in 41 appearances for his nation.

The midfielder joined Juventus from Schalke in 2020, turning into the Bianconeri’s first American participant. He made practically 100 appearances for Juventus, scoring 13 instances.

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri stored McKennie out of his squad for Sunday’s match amid the switch talks.

Leeds employed former U.S. worldwide Chris Armas as an assistant coach final week.

There’s American curiosity in possession of the English Premier League membership, as effectively. The NFL’s San Francisco 49ers elevated their minority stake in Leeds to 44% in late 2021.

Andrea Radrizzani, chairman and founding father of Aser Ventures, maintains majority possession of the membership.

Leeds is one level above the relegation zone in fifteenth place and performs at Nottingham Forest on Sunday.