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U.S. midfielder McKennie extends Schalke contract

United States international Weston McKennie has signed an extended contract with Bundesliga side Schalke.

Earlier this year, reports linked the Texas-born midfielder with a move to Liverpool.

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But on Sunday Schalke announced that the 20-year-old, who turned professional at FC Dallas before making the switch to Germany in 2016, had extended his contract until 2024.

"The decision was very easy for me, because I've constantly been able to enjoy the unbelievable support of our fans," McKennie was quoted as saying on Schalke's website.