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Juventus move is 'a dream come true', says USMNT star McKennie

New Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie has described his move to the Serie A champions as a “dream come true”.

The 22-year-old put pen-to-paper on a one-year loan deal with the Turin giants on Saturday after impressing with Bundesliga side Schalke over recent seasons.

He is the first signing made by new Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo, who took over from Maurizio Sarri earlier this month, as well as the first United States international to play for the club.

Speaking about the move, McKennie told the club’s website: “I'm very excited.