Damien Comolli's statements did not make the canebière laugh. When the director general of Juventus publicly explains that the Marseille offer for Timothy Weah
“Is not adequate”, Pablo Longoria accuses the blow. The Olympian president was speechless in front of this media outing of his Turin counterpart.
Longoria stunned by the attitude of Juventus
Because the facts speak for themselves. OM offers exactly the same offer as Nottingham Forest: a loan with purchase option at 14 million euros. Except that for the English, Juventus says yes. For Marseille, it's Niet. Longoria did not officially express himself, but his entourage does not hide his total misunderstanding. How to explain this difference in treatment when the amounts are identical?
The American international made his choice. Timothy Weah wants OM, the final point. Its 44 selections and its versatile profile perfectly stick to the Zerbi project. But Comolli pushes his player to the Premier League, creating a Kafkai situation where Marseille money would be worth less than the sterling books.
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A Mercato that is complicated
This Turin resistance contrasts with Longoria's usual success on this summer market. All targeted players joined the Canebière without major hooks. Ángel Gomes, CJ Egan-Riley, Facundo Medina, Peaceão and also Aubameyang… The Marseille machine was running at full speed. Until this Weah folder which suddenly flu the cogs.
Time now is running out. This showdown may drag and parasitize the end of the Olympian transfer window. Longoria will have to show all his diplomacy to convince Juventus, a club where he has officiated for years. A negotiation which promises to be more attempt than expected, without guarantee of happy outcome.
