Timothy Weah admits he was ‘damaged and completely missing in confidence’ after his Juventus expertise, however an uncommon Roberto De Zerbi name at 4am introduced him to Olympique Marseille.
The son of former Milan legend George Weah had joined Juve with nice expectations from Lille at a value of €11m in the summertime of 2023.
epa11555551 Juventus’ Timothy Weah in motion throughout the Italian Serie A soccer match between Juventus FC and Como 1907, in Turin, Italy, 19 August 2024. EPA-EFE/ALESSANDRO DI MARCO
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Nevertheless, the USMNT star , with seven targets and 7 assists in 78 video games for the membership.
There was additionally controversy when , which he claims was agreed by the membership with out informing him.
Weah ‘damaged’ throughout Juventus expertise
epa11712328 Juventus’ Timothy Weah celebrates after scoring the 1-0 aim throughout the Italian Serie A soccer match between Juventus FC and Torino FC, in Turin, Italy, 09 November 2024. EPA-EFE/ALESSANDRO DI MARCO
“Olympique Marseille picked up a participant who was damaged, completely missing in confidence,”
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“It was troublesome for me to even stand up within the morning to go to coaching, as a result of issues have been simply not going effectively for me. Marseille actually took of venture.”
Italian coach De Zerbi noticed the potential for a return to Ligue 1 and satisfied Weah together with his somewhat distinctive appeal.
“The coach referred to as me at 4am, on Facetime,” laughed the participant.
“He was carrying his pyjamas and smoking. He mentioned: ‘Tim, you’ve bought to return right here. You’ll see, that is your property.’ And after I arrived on the airport, I used to be greeted as if I used to be house.”
The switch is on the finish of the season for an extra €14.4m plus bonuses of as much as one other €4.1m.
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Juve will even retain a ten per cent minimize of the long run sale payment.
“I hope to remain right here for a very long time, if attainable.”
Weah has rediscovered his kind in France, scoring three targets with 4 assists in 28 aggressive appearances for the membership up to now this season.