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Juventus Speeds Up Renewal Plan With McKennie Tied to 2030 as Spalletti Talks Loom

The club signals a push for stability through imminent coach talks alongside a rebalanced wage plan following key renewals.

Overview

  • Juventus officially announced Weston McKennie’s new contract running to the summer of 2030.
  • Reports in Italy say Juventus will meet Luciano Spalletti within a week to discuss a new deal, with his future not tied to Champions League qualification and salary figures discussed around €4m–€5m.
  • Juventus are expected to open negotiations to extend captain Manuel Locatelli’s contract beyond 2028 with a pay rise after his influential season under Spalletti.
  • The renewal drive includes Kenan Yildiz’s major wage jump to about €6m per season, with veteran goalkeeper Carlo Pinsoglio reportedly sounded out for an extension and further talks planned for Khephren Thuram and Pierre Kalulu.
  • Dusan Vlahovic could be offered a significantly reduced salary compared with his reported €12m net, with local reports suggesting a proposal in the €6m–€7m range and the possibility of a signing bonus.