Timothy Weah has turned down advances from Premier League's Tottenham and Everton, with the United States star closing in a move to Ligue 1.
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Weah set to leave Juve this summerUSMNT star snubs Spurs and EvertonAppears to be joining MarseilleFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Marseille are moving quickly and decisively in the transfer market. In search of players who can bring power, versatility, and experience, the French outfit seems to have found a new gem in Weah. His name has been circulating insistently for several days, and a final agreement is now imminent.
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After finishing second in Ligue 1 behind Paris Saint-Germain and securing a place in the Champions League, Marseille want to give Roberto De Zerbi a solid squad tailored for the European stage. Former PSG and Lille player Weah is attracted to the Marseille project.
He rejected an offer from Nottingham Forest and had been a target for Tottenham and Everton. Juventus had tried to force Weah to join Forest by leaving him out of the squad for a Club World Cup match, prompting the former's agent to launch a scathing attack on the Bianconeri.
According to Italian journalist Giovanni Albanese, however, Weah is "one step away from signing" with Marseille. Les Phoceens have offered him a five-year contract until June 2030, while Juve initially demanded at least €15 million to finalise the transfer.
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While a few contractual details remain to be ironed out, Weah is edging closer to the Stade Velodrome. The 44-time USA international played just 45 minutes at the Club World Cup before he was dropped. Last season, he made 30 Serie A matches but started just 18 as he battled a few injuries in the first half of the campaign.
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Weah's relationship with Juve seems to have broken down completely. The deal with Marseille appears to be in advanced stages, with official confirmation now imminent. The Ligue 1 side have made some decent signings ahead of the upcoming season, with the likes of Angel Gomes and CJ Egan-Riley joining the club.
