Juventus Agrees €15M Loan Obligation Transfer of Weah to Marseille

Juventus and Olympique Marseille are close to finalizing a transfer deal for USMNT forward Timothy Weah after weeks of negotiations. Marseille initially preferred a loan with an option to buy, while Juventus insisted on an obligation to buy, with Juventus raising the asking price to €20 million, causing tensions. However, Juventus has since lowered their asking price to €13 million, with Marseille now agreeing to a permanent transfer, satisfying both clubs and allowing Juventus to register capital gains. Weah, who has spent most of his career in France with PSG and Lille, rejected a move to Nottingham Forest earlier this summer and prefers the opportunity to join Marseille, who will compete in the Champions League next season. The player has an agreement on personal terms with Marseille and is set to move once the clubs finalize details. Reports confirm the deal includes an initial loan fee with a subsequent purchase obligation, with the total transfer potentially reaching €18 million plus bonuses.