Timothy Weah’s agent slams Juventus amid Marseille interest | OneFootball

Olympique de Marseille remain intent on signing Timothy Weah (25), however, Juventus’ demands for the USMNT international have so far held up the deal. The player’s agent has now hit out at the Italian side’s handling of the situation.

Talks to sign Weah have been ongoing for several weeks, however, OM and Juventus are yet to find common ground. L’Équipe understands that Marseille tried to include Valentin Rongier in the deal in mid-July, however, that proposition was not accepted. Rongier has since joined Stade Rennais.

Juventus have been open to a loan deal with an obligatory purchase clause valued between €20-22m, however, this figure is seen as too high for OM. Talks are therefore ongoing with Weah himself, already agreeing terms with Marseille.

Frustrated by the situation, the player’s agent, Babou Sambagué, has hit out at Juventus. “Juve are a fantastic club. The sporting sector is managed by three people. Two of them have class, another one is still in search of it,” he said in a comment, via RMC Sport. L’Équipe understands that the individual targeted is former Toulouse FC president Damien Comolli, now CEO of Juventus.

Weah will not accept Premier League move

Sambagué continued, “Two are looking for solutions, the other one is creating problems. Tim Weah, always professional, was left out during the Club World Cup. This person also wanted to force him to go where he wanted.” L’Équipe understands that Comolli wishes for Weah to join Nottingham Forest, rather than Marseille.

“Now, out of vengeance, he is asking for a fortune and is waiting for a Premier League offer that won’t come and that will not be accepted by us. These are old-school methods and ones that will not work with me,” added Sambagué.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle