Juventus hand Timothy Weah a boost as Marseille deal nears completion

Timothy Weah was a notable absentee from Juventus’ first training session of the day in Herzogenaurach under new coach Igor Tudor.

Although the American winger remains with the team in Germany, he did not take part in the on-field activities, as the final authorization for his move to Olympique de Marseille is still pending.

On Sunday, August 3, multiple reports in Italy and France confirmed that Juventus and Marseille had reached an agreement for a season-long loan with an obligation to buy. T

he deal is structured around a €1 million loan fee, followed by a €14 million mandatory purchase clause and up to €3 million in potential add-ons, bringing the total package to approximately €18 million.

Despite this, Juventus has not yet officially cleared Weah to depart, reportedly due to administrative and visa-related procedures still in progress.

Timothy Weah missed today and yesterday’s training session.

Sources indicate that Juventus sporting director Damien Comolli has so far declined to sign off on the final documents, reportedly citing concerns over contractual language.

This has drawn criticism from Weah’s camp, who view the delay as unnecessary and potentially obstructive.

In parallel with the Weah situation, Juventus is continuing its reshaping of the squad during pre-season.

Goalkeeper Simone Scaglia, born in 2004, has returned to Turin, while Matteo Fuscaldo—a 2005-born goalkeeper recently back from a loan spell—has been called up to join the senior camp in Herzogenaurach.

These moves are seen as part of Tudor’s broader efforts to integrate younger talent through the club’s Next Gen project.

Weah’s move to Marseille is a return to familiar ground for Weah, who previously played in Ligue 1 with PSG and Lille.

The American reportedly turned down interest from the Premier League to prioritize a more stable and promising role in Marseille’s setup.

Should the transfer be finalized, it will be another step in Juventus’ summer reshuffle, aligning the squad more closely with Tudor’s tactical vision and clearing space for further adjustments ahead of the new season.