Timothy Weah Pushes for Marseille Transfer as Juventus Await Better Offer
Juventus winger Timothy Weah wants to join Marseille this summer, but Juventus hasn’t received a good enough offer yet, leading to a delay.
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE WEAH TRANSFER?
Juventus officials have confirmed that Timothy Weah wants to move to Marseille, but they are holding out for a deal that meets their valuation. Juventus are reportedly seeking a fee of €20 million, while Marseille’s current offer is believed to be around €13–15 million, falling short of the Italian club’s expectations. Reports indicate that Juventus will accept offers around €15 million for Timothy Weah.
Weah, who has already agreed personal terms with Marseille, turned down offers from Premier League teams, including an approach from Nottingham Forest, to focus on a return to France, where he previously played for Paris Saint-Germain and Lille.
CLUB AND PLAYER BACKGROUND
Timothy Weah is coming off a challenging season with Juventus. Despite being part of the squad throughout the 2024-25 campaign, he struggled for consistent minutes, often coming off the bench and making only one appearance in Juventus’s recent FIFA Club World Cup campaign. Last season, Weah played 43 times for Juventus, scoring 6 goals and providing 5 assists.
Juventus finished last Serie A season in fourth place, qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. Meanwhile, Marseille, now managed by Roberto De Zerbi, finished second in Ligue 1, qualifying for the Champions League group stage. Marseille see Weah as a priority signing to strengthen their attack as they aim to close the gap with the league’s top clubs.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT?
Unless Marseille improve their bid to meet Juventus’s €20 million valuation or negotiate a structured deal with an obligation to buy, the transfer may continue to stall. Talks could accelerate as the transfer window advances, especially with Weah’s desire to move and Juventus’s willingness to do business. Weah is anticipated to join Olympique Marseille on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy.
Both teams have important fixtures coming up: Juventus will open their Serie A campaign in two weeks against Parma, while Marseille face Rennes in Ligue 1’s first matchday. The outcome of Weah’s transfer saga could impact both clubs’ preparations and plans for the new season.
