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Timothy Weah at Olympique Marseille

Overview

Following his permanent transfer from Juventus to Olympique Marseille for approximately 14 to 15 million euros, Timothy Weah has seen his market value rise to 20 million euros. While under contract until 2030, the club’s management has considered potential sales to satisfy financial requirements set by owner Frank McCourt.

Amidst ongoing financial instability and austerity measures—which have included the departures of players such as Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang—Marseille appointed Weah as the new club captain. This decision followed the removal of Pierre-Emile Højbjerg from the captaincy after he rejected a transfer offer to Newcastle United. During this transition, a training session altercation between Weah and CJ Egan-Riley was reported; technical staff described it as a “momentary tension” that was quickly resolved.

Manager Bruno Genesio has since confirmed that Weah will retain the official captaincy, stating that reversing the decision regarding Højbjerg would not be fair to either player. To provide stability to a young squad, Genesio intends to implement a collective leadership model. This group of senior players will include Weah, Højbjerg, Nayef Aguerd, Emerson Palmieri, and Neal Maupay, with Genesio noting that Højbjerg remains a central leader through his influence on the pitch.

Entities

Timothy Weah · Pierre-Emile Højbjerg · Bruno Genesio · Olympique Marseille · Juventus

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Timothy Weah retains Olympique de Marseille captaincy

    Olympique de Marseille coach Bruno Genesio confirmed Timothy Weah will remain captain, though Pierre-Emile Højbjerg will continue to serve as a key leader within the squad's collective leadership group.

  2. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Timothy Weah named captain of Olympique Marseille

    Timothy Weah has been named the new captain of Olympique Marseille following the removal of Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, amid club financial constraints and a brief training altercation between Weah and CJ Egan-Riley

  3. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Timothy Weah market value rises at Olympique Marseille

    Timothy Weah's market value has risen to 20 million euros following his successful move from Juventus to Olympique Marseille, potentially making him a candidate for sale to aid the club's finances.

Sources

football365.fr · ommercato.com · senego.com · sport1.pl · sunusport.com · webvolei.com.br

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