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Italy: Juventus vs Parma Cristiano Ronaldo and Weston Mckennie of Juventus FC during the Serie A football match between Juventus and Parma Calcio Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. Juventus won 3-1 over Parma Calcio Turin Piedmont Italy Copyright: AlbertoxGandolfo

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Italy: Juventus vs Parma Cristiano Ronaldo and Weston Mckennie of Juventus FC during the Serie A football match between Juventus and Parma Calcio Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. Juventus won 3-1 over Parma Calcio Turin Piedmont Italy Copyright: AlbertoxGandolfo
The USMNT star midfielder Weston McKennie completed his move to the Premier League club Leeds United from Juventus last month. He will join fellow USMNT players Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson under fellow US coach Jesse Marsch. Meanwhile, before his presentation as a Leeds player, McKennie shared a hilarious incident about Cristiano Ronaldo.
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McKennie played with Ronaldo for one season at Juventus in 2020-21. Ronaldo moved to Manchester United in the later season. McKennie will now play for Leeds. He completed a move last month. It will be a loan move for the first six months, with Juventus receiving a $1.6 million loan fee.
Cristiano Ronaldo and billion euro feet
McKennie, behind the scenes before the presentation, shared a funny Ronaldo incident in a video released by Leeds. The USMNT star was seen laughing in the video while sharing the incident while preparing for the presentation.
McKennie said, “One story with Ronaldo. He was getting a massage, and I was walking by and said, ‘Oh my gosh, your feet look terrible!’ and he said ‘My friend, these feet are worth one billion euros’. I said ‘You’re right, respect’.”
“He said: my friend, these feet are worth 1 billion euros”
This Weston McKennie story about Cristiano Ronaldo is amazing 😂
(via @LUFC, @TelemundoSports)
— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) February 2, 2023
McKennie will start a new chapter of his career with Leeds and is in line to make his debut this weekend against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. He joined Juventus from Schalke on loan in the 2020-21 season. Juventus made the loan permanent and signed the player on a four-year contract.

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December 3, 2022, Al Rayyan, Qatar: AL RAYYAN, QATAR – DECEMBER 3: Weston McKennie 8 of the United States looking for the ball during a FIFA World Cup, WM, Weltmeisterschaft, Fussball Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and USMNT at Khalifa International Stadium on December 3, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Al Rayyan Qatar – ZUMAt139 20221203_zaa_t139_410 Copyright: xJohnxTodd/IsixPhotosx
However, things were not going well for the midfielder, with his game time going down. It was a result of injuries and inconsistent form. McKennie was out for three months at the end of last season after suffering a metatarsal injury. New manager Allegri was not keen on using him more this season. He was looking for a way out to play more, and Leeds got their man on a loan deal with an option to buy.
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Leeds United signed McKennie on a loan deal with an option to buy
Leeds signed the 24-year-old midfielder from the Serie A giants Juventus on a six-month loan deal. The fee for the loan deal will be $1.6 million. However, the deal also includes an option to buy the player for $37 million.
The buy option will become mandatory if McKennie plays ten games in the remainder of the season and Leeds United avoids relegation. They are currently 15th with only one point clear of the relegation zone. It will be interesting to see how McKennie fits in this Leeds United side, and whether he helps them to avoid relegation or not.
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Let us know your thoughts on the Cristiano Ronaldo incident shared by McKennie. Also, tell us whether he has made the right decision to join Leeds United.
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