Unveiled: Details of Tim Weah’s Move to Marseille After Rejecting Premier League Offers
Olympique de Marseille is rapidly closing in on a deal for Timothy Weah, the 25‑year‑old American winger from Juventus, after he turned down a move to the Premier League. Multiple reports now disclose the full financial package and structure of the transfer.
Key Terms of the Transfer
Transfer Value: Juventus have placed a price tag of approximately €15 million, mirroring what Nottingham Forest were ready to pay before Weah rejected their offer.
Structure: The proposed agreement is a loan initially, with a mandatory or guaranteed buying clause — effectively making the deal permanent under set conditions.
Add-ons: Total value, including add-ons, is expected to exceed €15 million as Marseille seeks to finalize a deal that reflects Weah’s growing market worth.
Why Weah Chose Marseille
Rejection of Premier League: Weah opted against joining Nottingham Forest, despite Juventus reportedly agreeing to a similar fee. Reports describe disagreements over personal terms as a key factor in his decision.
Familiar Territory: Having previously played in Ligue 1 with PSG and Lille—winning league titles and domestic trophies—Weah is familiar with French football and comfortable in the environment.
Sporting Project: Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi, known for deploying attacking talent effectively, has reportedly pitched an appealing vision. Weah is said to be “excited” by Marseille’s ambitions.
Desire for Stability: With World Cup 2026—a tournament on home soil in the U.S.—on the horizon, Weah is keen to secure a regular, defined role rather than the rotational usage he experienced at Juventus under coach Igor Tudor.
Career Snapshot & Context
Club Background: Weah moved to Juventus in July 2023 on a five‑year contract. He previously played for Lille (winning Ligue 1 in 2021) and PSG, and had a loan spell at Celtic in 2019, where he scored 4 goals in 17 appearances.
Juventus Contribution: Across two seasons with Juve, Weah recorded 78 appearances, scoring 7 goals and contributing 7 assists, and helped Juventus claim the Coppa Italia in 2023–24.
Market Value Gain: Juventus originally signed him from Lille for just over €12 million, meaning the anticipated Marseille deal reflects a significant boost in his perceived value.