Timothy Weah named captain of Olympique Marseille

Olympique Marseille has appointed Timothy Weah as the club's new captain. The decision follows the removal of Pierre-Emile Højbjerg from the captaincy after he reportedly rejected a transfer offer to Newcastle United, which conflicted with the club's financial objectives.

Amidst this leadership change, a brief altercation occurred during a training session between Weah and CJ Egan-Riley. While a video of the heated exchange circulated on social media, technical staff described the incident as a momentary tension that was quickly resolved, with both players laughing shortly after. The club maintains that the incident will not impact preparations for their upcoming match against RC Strasbourg.

The appointment comes during a period of significant financial instability for Marseille. The club is currently undergoing strict austerity measures and budget cuts, having already seen the departures of players such as Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Manager Bruno Genesio noted that he is managing both the sporting and financial challenges facing the team.