Marseille open talks to sign Timothy Weah from Juventus | OneFootball

According to a report from Fabrizio Romano, OIympique de Marseille have opened initial talks with Juventus attacker Timothy Weah (25) over a potential return to Ligue 1 this summer. Whilst no formal offer has yet been made for Weah, he is understood to be keen on the club’s sporting project according to a report from La Provence. Les Phocéens do however face competition from the Premier League in the form of Leeds United, as L’Équipe reported earlier this week.

The winger who can also play as a wing-back has made 78 appearances for the Serie A side but could be on the move this summer, with Marseille in the market for offensive reinforcements following the departure of Luis Henrique to Internazionale Milan. Weah could also be an option to strengthen both at full-back – where Amir Murillo remains the only specialist – and further up the pitch, where Mason Greenwood currently lacks a natural deputy.

Weah’s adaptability is part of the appeal: he can play as a right-back, wing-back, or winger, and has even filled in centrally at times. His signing would dovetail with that of Facundo Medina, another potential recruit envisioned as a hybrid left-sided centre-back/left-back in Roberto De Zerbi’s system.

Despite establishing himself under Max Allegri, Weah saw his playing time drop following the appointment of Igor Tudor in March. Over two seasons in Turin, he made 78 appearances, scoring 7 goals and assisting 7 more. Still, his CV includes stints with PSG, Celtic, and Lille – where he won Ligue 1 in 2021 – and now includes Champions League and international experience. He was part of the US squad eliminated at the round of 16 in last month’s Club World Cup, though made only one appearance.GFFN | George Boxall