Weston McKennie is America’s next top prospect and is taking Italy by storm with the young midfielder ensuring Juventus’s win today over Bologna.
The Schalke player is currently on loan in Turin with an obligation to buy but he has won the hearts of so many Juve fans and American fans already.
The 22 year old midfielder was on form today against Bologna, scoring the second goal in a 2-0 victory.
📊 | Mckennie stats vs Bologna:
• 53 Touches
• 94.4%➖Passes completed
• 4/8 Aerial duels won
• 4/9 Ground duels won
• 2/3 Dribbles completed
• 2 Interceptions
• 1 Clearance
• 3 Key passes
• 1 GoalThe boss. 🇺🇸❤️ pic.twitter.com/KJQSM1JQRl
— Nisrin (@NisrinJuve) January 24, 2021
It was the celebration that had people talking with many thinking it was a Game Of Thrones reference but Weston answered the questions at full time.
Texan Weston McKennie channels Arya Stark after nutting 3rd goal in 15 games. Many said he'd never take field for Juventus, but trailblazing 22-year-old Texan has instantly established himself as one of most impactful midfielders in Italian football 🇺🇸🇮🇹🤺pic.twitter.com/2SCt579fzz
— roger bennett (@rogbennett) January 24, 2021
Pictures courtesy of BEIN
He revealed that he isn’t a game of Thrones fan but a huge Harry Potter fan when speaking with DAZN according to quotes from FootballItalia.
“I am actually a big Harry Potter fan, I have a tattoo on my hand, so it was a magic spell.”
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