WATCH: USMNT star Weston McKennie calls himself a 'part-time footballer' in hilarious Juventus TikTok

USMNT and Juventus star Weston McKennie showed he's a TikTok natural in a hilarious new video, in which he claimed to be a "part-time footballer".

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McKennie makes video to celebrate TikTok milestoneUSMNT star jokes he's a 'part-time footballer'Juve hit 30 million followers on platformGettyWHAT HAPPENED?

In a video to mark Juventus hitting 30 million followers on the social media platform, the midfielder is approached in his car by an admirer asking what he does for a living. Grinning, he replies he's a "part-time footballer", but a "full-time TikTok admin" before thanking fans for hitting the new milestone.

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30 #million #followers 🤯 Thank you all 🤍🖤 #juventus #admin

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GettyTHE BIGGER PICTURE

McKennie's self-deprecating description is more than a little tounge in cheek. In fact, only two outfield players have played more minutes for the Old Lady in Serie A this season, with Massimiliano Allegri's side now challenging for the title after three seasons outside the top three.

McKennie's return to Turin after a failed loan stint at Leeds has proved so successful that the Juventus board are preparing an offer to extend his current contract beyond 2025.

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WHAT NEXT FOR JUVENTUS AND MCKENNIE?

Juventus are in Coppa Italia quarter-final action against Frosinone tomorrow night. Though McKennie's strong form may seem him rested by coach Massimiliano Allegri for the upcoming Serie A title push.