Olympique de Marseille has already recorded three new recruits since the start of the transfer window. After the English Angel Gomes and CJ Egan-Riley, who arrived free, the Marseille club announced on Wednesday the signature of Facundo Medina. The Argentinian central defender arrives on loan from RC Lens. A loan with a purchase option.
But OM, determined to be able to play on the two paintings – Ligue 1 and Champions League – expects other reinforcements, especially in attack. To this end, to believe The teamthe Olympian club would be interested in Timothy Weah, the right winger of Juventus Turin.
Under contract with the old lady until 2028, the American international, is confined to a replacement role among the Bianconeri and could see a good eye a return to Ligue 1, a championship which he knows very well.
Timothy Weah as his father?
Because before evolving in Lille, where he stayed for four seasons, Timothy Weah made his professional debut at PSG after having finished his training there. In total, the New York native remained five seasons in the capital, having to settle for crumbs with a total of six matches and two thin goals in his last two years in the Red and Blue.
In the event of a signature to OM, Timothy Weah would walk in the footsteps of his illustrious father, who played during a season (2000-01) in the Marseille city after having made the heyday of PSG in the mid-90s.
If the American is not insensitive to the interest of OM, the residents of the Velodrome are not alone in the ranks. Leeds would also be interested and the 15 million euros expected by Juve should not be a problem for the English club. Conversely, Marseillais should favor a loan with option to buy.