Weston McKennie was only at Leeds for six months of the 2022/23 campaign, but he still managed to make himself very unpopular in that space of time.
The United States international left Elland Road as the pantomime villain after Leeds were relegated at the end of that season, as he appeared thoroughly disinterested and also never looked fit enough to deliver.
Weston McKennie even pointed blame at the weather for his dismal spell in Yorkshire, which sums it up.
Now, a story from Tuttosport in Italy suggests the American could once again play at Elland Road.
Weston McKennie tempted by return to England despite Leeds United woes with agents working on move
The Italian news outlet now state that the 27-year-old is tempted by a return to the Premier League this winter, and his agents are currently exploring opportunities.
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McKennie sees his contract with Juventus expire at the end of the season, so the Italian giants will lose him for nothing unless they find a buyer in January, or agree a new deal with the midfielder.
Tuttosport add that Juventus already have a predetermined option to renew his deal at an annual salary of €3.6m (£3.2m) plus bonuses running until 2029 – and a stay in Turin is his first choice.
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However, Technical Director Damien Comolli must decide whether to proceed with that arrangement, which Cristiano Giuntoli had negotiated last year.
No specific Premier League sides are named as potential buyers for McKennie, but it is seemingly an option being seriously considered by the man born in Washington as Juventus ponder over a new contract.
What Weston McKennie said about his time at Leeds United
If a move to the Premier League does materialise for the Juventus No.22 this winter, he is likely to avoid the north of England based on his past comments.
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McKennie was critical of the area when asked to discuss his time at Leeds, telling CBS Sports back in December 2024: “Okay I will say this, Leeds as a club, the people within the club I liked. The city itself and the surroundings was a little bit hard. It was always grey, I had a sunlight window in my house and there was never any sun coming through.
“No Sunday roast, no nothing. I was alone. My area was like no area, nothing around. I went up to see Harry Potter world which was like an hour away. That’s it, that’s all I did, and golf.”
There were surely many things McKennie could have done to change his situation, but just like on the pitch, he put little effort into doing so.
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