Weah joins Marseille on loan

Timothy Weah joins Marseille on loan from Juventus with a future buyout option as part of De Zerbi’s project.

Weah aims to win at Marseille under De Zerbi

Timothy Weah arrived in Marseille on loan from Juventus for 1 million euros, with a future buyout option of 14.4 million euros. He steps into Roberto De Zerbi’s project after two seasons with Juventus and returns to Ligue 1 after time with Paris Saint Germain and Lille, while also carrying the family tie to the club since his father George wore the Marseille shirt in 2001. Weah said Marseille feels like home, praising the club’s history, the fans and the stadium as key reasons for his choice.

The 23-year-old forward describes himself as a flexible attacker who can play in multiple positions and wants to help the team win trophies this season. He highlighted his ambition to improve, noted the World Cup in his home country is approaching, and said he would need time to settle in before the next friendly, but he is eager to contribute and push for minutes under De Zerbi.

The move signals Marseille’s intent to push for a higher finish in Ligue 1 and a meaningful European run, leveraging Weah’s versatility alongside De Zerbi’s tactical ideas. The loan structure, with a clear buyout path, suggests a cautious but ambitious approach to squad building rather than a large upfront outlay. Weah’s link to Marseille through his father adds a narrative layer that could help the player settle quickly, but the club will rely on his ability to adapt to a new league and system while balancing expectations from fans and investors.

The player’s comments about playing in all positions and targeting a trophy show a desire to make an instant impact, but the weeks ahead will test his adaptation and fitness. The World Cup motivation adds pressure but also a long-term signal about his international ambitions. This move also highlights how clubs are increasingly combining legacy and long-term development in their transfer strategies.

Highlights

The season will reveal how well this fit translates into on-field success for OM.