Like the patriarch, Timothy Weah first wore the red and blue tunic of PSG before defending the colors of OM. Having joined the Marseille city last offseason, six years after his departure from Paris Saint-Germain, Weah was enthusiastic about this decision taken in concert with his father, the 1995 Ballon d’or.
After a standoff between his agent and the leaders of the Juventuswith the added bonus of a cash declaration in the targeted press and intended to Damien Comolligeneral director of the Old Lady, in view of its high demands which slowed down discussions with theABOUT, Timothy Weah finally signed for the Marseille club last July.
Timothy Weah convinced by his father George before signing for OM
Enough to make the 25-year-old American international happy, although he trained with the historic rival, namely the PSG. In an interview with the OM media during this winter break and after five months of competition, Timothy Weah revealed the involvement of his father and ex-scorer of the Paris Saint-Germain : George Weah in its transfer. THE Ballon d’or 1995 convinced him to do like him, that is to say join theMarseille Olympic after passing through the PSG.
“I already spoke with my father before coming here”
“Playing for Marseille is something incredible. I already spoke with my father before coming here. It was something special and I am very proud to be here today. My only goal here is to win. I think we have a very good team with an extraordinary coach. The fans… If you don’t win here, where will you win? I hope we will have a great season. The titles are the objective ». stated Timothy Weah full of ambition for this year 2026 both with theABOUT that with the Team USA for the World Cup on American soil next summer.
