Midfielder's Hot Streak Continues Amid Inter Milan Interest
Weston McKennie maintained his impressive scoring form on Sunday, netting Juventus' first goal in their dramatic 2-2 comeback draw against Lazio at the Allianz Stadium. The USMNT midfielder has now scored seven times across all competitions since Luciano Spalletti took charge in late October, establishing himself as Serie A's most prolific midfielder during that stretch.
McKennie pulled the Bianconeri back into the contest in the 59th minute, heading home Andrea Cambiaso's cross after Juventus had fallen 2-0 behind. Though he later had another effort ruled out for offside, his goal sparked the comeback that Pierre Kalulu completed with a 96th-minute equalizer.
The 27-year-old's resurgence under Spalletti stands in stark contrast to his struggles earlier in the season, when he managed just one assist in 10 appearances under previous manager Igor Tudor. Now contributing to 11 goals with seven strikes and four assists in 22 matches under the Italian tactician, McKennie has become indispensable to Juventus' setup.
However, his future in Turin remains uncertain. With his contract expiring in June 2026, reports suggest Serie A leaders Inter Milan are monitoring his situation closely, viewing him as a potential free-agent replacement for the aging Henrikh Mkhitaryan. While Juventus and McKennie are reportedly open to negotiating a new deal, his current form has attracted significant attention across Serie A.
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