USA's Tim Weah Finds 'Perfect' Move at Marseille After Juventus Struggles

The USMNT star admits he was a "broken player" when joining the French club, but has now found a home where he can thrive.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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U.S. men's national team star Tim Weah has opened up about his difficult spell at Juventus, admitting he was a "broken player" when he joined Marseille in 2025. Weah, the son of Ballon d'Or-winning AC Milan legend George Weah, struggled to find his footing in Italy and said "getting up in the morning was hard" during that time. However, the 25-year-old winger has found a new lease on life in France, where he feels embraced by the Marseille fans and is determined to help the club return to the Champions League.

Why it matters

Weah's move to Marseille represents a crucial career reset for the young American, who was struggling to find his form and motivation at a top club like Juventus. His openness about the mental toll of that experience is an important reminder of the challenges elite athletes can face, even at the height of their powers. Marseille's faith in Weah has paid off, with the USMNT star now thriving and helping the French club compete at the top of Ligue 1.

The details

Weah joined Juventus in the summer of 2023 for a fee of over €10 million, but never truly settled in Italy. The versatile winger was asked to fill a variety of positions, but regular starts were hard to come by. In 2025, Weah jumped at the chance to join Marseille on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy, admitting he was a "broken player" when he arrived in France. However, Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi convinced Weah to make the move, calling him at 4 a.m. to sell him on the project. Weah has since become a key player for Marseille, scoring three goals and providing four assists in 28 appearances, including a historic outing against Real Madrid in the Champions League.

  • Weah joined Juventus in the summer of 2023.
  • Weah moved to Marseille on loan in 2025, with an obligation to buy.

The players

Tim Weah

A 25-year-old American soccer player who plays as a winger. He is the son of Ballon d'Or-winning AC Milan legend George Weah.

Roberto De Zerbi

The Italian coach of Marseille who convinced Weah to join the club.

George Weah

A Ballon d'Or-winning AC Milan legend and the father of Tim Weah.

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What they’re saying

“When I arrived here, they took on a player who was a bit broken, lacking in confidence. Getting up in the morning was hard for me, going to training. Because things weren't going well for me. So they took a chance on me.”

— Tim Weah, USMNT Player

“The coach really believed in me. He called me at four in the morning in my pajamas, on FaceTime. He was smoking, and he said, 'Tim, you have to come here. You'll see, this is your home.' And at the airport, I was received as if I were at home.”

— Tim Weah, USMNT Player

“I think this is a good move for Tim Weah... I think he and his agent played this well in terms of getting to a place where I think he recognizes he's going to have a good chance of playing and where he's going to be comfortable.”

— Alexi Lalas, USMNT Legend (foxsports.com)

What’s next

Weah and Marseille will face a tough test against Paris Saint-Germain in their next Ligue 1 match, as they look to solidify their position in the Champions League places.

The takeaway

Tim Weah's journey from a "broken player" at Juventus to a key contributor at Marseille serves as an inspiring story of resilience and the importance of finding the right fit. His openness about the mental challenges he faced in Italy underscores the need for elite athletes to prioritize their well-being, and Marseille's belief in Weah has paid dividends for both the player and the club.