According to Goal Italia, Venezia’s sporting director, Filippo Antonelli, stated, “Tessmann is out of the Venezia project. It’s been a difficult week; try to understand me. I’m especially sorry for the player and the situation he put himself in. Right now he’s off the list of players available for Di Francesco, but it’s his choice and not up to us.”

Reports indicate that Tessmann was seeking a move within Serie A, with Inter Milan and Fiorentina being the clubs in question. However, these moves ultimately collapsed, primarily due to issues with agent commissions.

Why is Tessmann in the doghouse?

Tessmann was reportedly “sold” twice by Venezia during the offseason, but his agent’s commissions were the major stumbling block for both moves—to Inter Milan, where he was reportedly going to be re-loaned to Venezia, and Fiorentina.

According to a source, his removal from the first team is seen as a “punishment” for his agent for hindering the transfer process. Nonetheless, with Tessmann being a valuable asset, holding him out of the first team seems excessive for a club that could potentially make 10 million euros from his sale.

Torino is now being reported as another option for Tessmann, with the Turin club monitoring his situation.

Reported initially by Matteo Moretto, not much information has been given, but the Relevo journalist stated that the Italian club wants both Americans.

Tanner Tessmann is currently with the USMNT Olympic side, while Weston McKennie is back at full training with Juventus preparing for the start of the Serie A season.

Weston McKennie

Juventus has reportedly been shopping Weston McKennie for some time. While those rumors seem a bit inflated, the American midfielder is coming off his best season in Serie A, playing very well as a setup man and truly finding his footing with the club.

In order for Weston McKennie to leave Juventus, a very good offer must come in. The USMNT star is currently holding contract talks with Juventus, but moving one of their assist leaders to Fiorentina looks farfetched.

Tanner Tessmann

Tessmann has been followed closely by Fiorentina, and after a move to Inter Milan fell through, La Viola could pounce. The American central midfielder is coming off a banner year in Serie B with Venezia and was one of the few bright spots in the US’s 3-0 loss to France in the Olympic games.

Now things have changed, and Italian teams are looking towards the United States for fresh talent, and that can be due to just how much Weston McKennie has been a success for Juventus. This season American fans can watch Serie A on CBS Sports and three clubs will be home to 4 American players.

Who are those players? Below is the list of USMNT stars that will play in one of the most difficult and exciting leagues in the world, the Italian Serie A.

Weston McKennie

Weston McKennie is back for his second full season at Juventus, McKennie was a home run signing playing 34 games and scoring 5 goals. The American’s work rate is what fans took to right away, but McKennie has greatly improved his distribution and box to box work. McKennie will see important game time this season for Juventus and fans will be glued to their seats to watch one of the poster boys of this crop of USMNT players.

Bryan Reynolds

The former FC Dallas right-back was sold to Roma last season and played in 5 games. Look for him to continue his evolution at Roma. Reynolds might get loaned to another team for first team minutes. Bryan Reynolds will have to make the most of the chances he gets.

Gianluca Busio

Gianluca Busio is fresh off of winning the 2021 Gold Cup with the USMNT and was the subject of a move to Serie A as he was on the radar of various teams. Venezia F.C. pulled the trigger and signed Busio at $6.5 million. Busio will certainly see significant minutes for Venezia.

Tanner Tessmann

Out of left field came the transfer of Tanner Tessmann to Venezia! Another FC Dallas product Tessmann will be competing for minutes in the midfield. Tessmann played only 26 games in MLS and has 1 cap for the USMNT.