Juventus are at a pivotal crossroads as management must soon decide between retaining Weston McKennie or Fabio Miretti in the squad for the upcoming season. Tuttosport report (as quoted by ilbianconero) how both midfielders have become central to the team’s plans, but financial and strategic considerations mean that only one is likely to stay.
Two Midfielders, One Spot
The situation, swirling around Turin’s Continassa training grounds, is clear: both McKennie and Miretti are valued by coach Igor Tudor, but the club’s roster constraints and financial strategy make the departure of one almost inevitable. For McKennie, this is a recurring topic—his contract renewal was temporarily solved last summer with a short-term extension through June 2026, but commission demands from his representatives are now stalling further talks.
Interest for McKennie Heats Up
Despite being a key starter last season, McKennie faces renewed transfer rumours. Clubs in the Premier League, Bundesliga, and MLS are monitoring him, with Italian sides such as AC Milan and Roma also expressing interest. Speculation of a swap with Roma’s Bryan Cristante has even surfaced. A transfer deal for McKennie in the range of €15-20million would deliver a healthy profit for Juventus, providing financial flexibility for other moves.
The Case for Miretti
Fabio Miretti’s situation is different. Having successfully developed through Juventus’ youth ranks, he represents the club’s model of internal growth. Napoli has shown concrete interest, although their offer of just over €10million falls short of Juventus’ valuation of €15-20million. Letting Miretti go would not only mean losing a player trained internally—a valuable asset under UEFA regulations—but could also bolster a direct rival, with Napoli pushing for back-to-back league titles.
From a sporting perspective, Miretti’s recent loan spell at Genoa was a standout success. Before a shoulder injury sidelined him from the Club World Cup, he played regularly, improving both his skills and leadership. A homegrown player with this trajectory is attractive not just for his on-field contributions, but also his eligibility for UEFA squad lists, which require a quota of players trained at the club.
Decision Time for Comolli
The decision now falls to Damien Comolli and Juventus’ management team. They must weigh the benefits of a potential sale—especially the profit from McKennie—against the strategic value of keeping a rising star like Miretti. Opting to sell McKennie would ease the pressure to sacrifice Miretti, allowing the young Italian to continue his development in Turin and contribute to the ongoing rejuvenation of the squad.
