AVISE CAGNAZZO: Juventus-bound American star Timothy Weah could be Angel Di Maria’s heir…he looks nothing like his father George, but he may have the same legacy in Italian football
- Weah is reportedly on the verge of a move to Juventus for just over £10 million
- His father, George, won the Ballon d’Or in 1995 while playing for AC Milan
- Weah Jnr is not known for his goals but for his aggressive and attacking intent
Italian football is preparing to welcome Timothy Weah, the son of the great George – who won the Ballon d’Or at AC Milan.
Weah is about to sign a five-year deal with Juventus. According to Sky Sport, the Old Lady has reached an agreement with both the player and Lille and the deal will be finalized shortly.
The purchase of yet another young player demonstrates Juventus’ willingness to invest in millennials in the hope that they can become the stars of a new cycle of success in which winning national and international trophies returns.
Weah Jnr has an excellent physique, great physical stamina and very high dribbling ability. The former Celtic man will soon become the second American player in Juventus history, fulfilling the dream of his father George, who has always been a black and white fan.
Lille will reportedly receive just over £10 million from Juventus. Playing under Massimiliano Allegri and his staff will enhance a top potential player who could dominate the international scene for years to come.
Juventus will confirm the signing of Timothy Weah for just over £10 million
He becomes the second ever American to play for Juventus as the club turns to youth to help them return to success
He hopes for a similar legacy in Italian football to father George, who won the Ballon d’Or while at AC Milan in 1995.
With the injured Mattia de Sciglio, who will not return before 2024, and the departure of Juan Cuadrado, whose contract expires on June 30, not being extended, Juventus are short on right wingers and Weah is likely to start his career in Italy with more defensive players. role.
However, he is a very different player than his father. Weah Jnr made 29 appearances for Lille last year, often deployed as right-back in a four-man defence, just like Cuadrado.
Like the Colombian fullback, Weah has a lot of aggression and finds it easy to run forward in attacking spaces. The American has great flexibility, which means that he can also play as a winger in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3.
Juve boss Max Allegri is likely to use Weah as a right-back, but he can also play as a winger
Weah senior has always been a fan of Juventus, so his win must have made him proud
But Weah is not a footballer who scores many goals. He has only scored six goals in the last four seasons in Ligue 1, but he certainly has his strengths.
Unlike his father, George is not known for often finding the net, despite starting his career as a centre-forward. He likes to play on the right and take advantage of the great acceleration he has.
In a 3-5-2 he will play the role that Cuadrado played for many years, but also in the 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 he could become a fundamental player to ensure balance and quality, which travels about eight miles in every game he plays.
Weah, who leaves Lille after a great season, could also take on the winger role and become Angel di Maria’s heir. It is a position he held both in his early years at Lille and last year at the World Cup with the United States.