The replay of the presentation conference of our new American winger Timothy Weah.
The replay of the press conference on Twitch
Timothy Weah: “Glad to have a coach like Roberto de Zerbi”
Why did you choose OM?
There were other clubs but as soon as I was called, there was only one club. For me it’s perfect, there is competition. We know the stadium, the supporters.
What is your favorite position?
I have a position that I prefer when I arrive in a new club. The coach sees me as a piston. My only desire is to win.
Your father’s inheritance
As he played here, for me it was a dream to play OM. For him, playing here was a dream was incredible. There is pressure everywhere, in all trades. I hope to have a big season with my teammates.
Known players in the locker room
Angel Gomes is my best foot in football, it played. We had a good time in Lille with him. I hope to live great things.
His relationship with his father
My agent called me to tell me the interest of OM. My father told me about the club, passion. I’m lucky to be there. In a career, few players have the chance to play for a big club. In my head, I was already here, I said to myself “go for it, go for it.
His passage in Italy
It was incredible, I had the chance to play for a big club like Juventus. I grew up there, I had experience. I’m happy to be there, to play with my teammates. I want to push a little more.
A discussion on playing time, on competition
Our conversations are private. I am a competitor. Murillo is an excellent player, Greenwood too. I’m here to show that I can play all the positions and support the team.
A transfer that has taken time
The last days I did not train with the team, I knew it was going to be done. I am strong in my head, I am a professional.
His physical condition
I’m not going to play on the next friendly match. I have to take a little time to work with my teammates. Then I will be 100% ready. I will be in the match to see how the team plays, to see the supporters. I can’t wait to go there.
Selection
My goals are high. The World Cup arrives and it is at home. You have to work hard to be in good shape at the World Cup. I hope to play my second World Cup.
Orange Vélodrome
I played there during the covid. There were no supporters. They are fully behind the club. I will try to give 100%. Thank you to the supporters for the welcome. I’m happy to be here. Place in the match.
Progression axes
I can work on everything. I want to improve my game, the passes, in front of the goal. Italy did me good, I played with great players in a very hard, very tactical championship. I’m happy to have a coach like Roberto de Zerbi, he gives everything, he gives a lot of confidence. I am happy to be there, to have this level of requirement.
LA Rumeur Edon Zhegrova
I’m going to help that, but I think it’s not worth it. The management is strong, it speaks with the heart. When she speaks with him, she will speak with her heart.
Adrien Rabiot
He’s my brother. We played together in Paris and Juve. He was young, he’s older now. Here, thanks to him, it’s the house. I have my brothers here, a coach and a direction who believe in me, supporters who welcomed me with open arms … What more could you ask for?
Objectives
We all want to mark, to deliver assists. Everyone’s goal is to win something. I am 25 years old, I have 8 years left to win titles. I hope we are going to work well together. We will talk about this at the end of the season.
The reception of supporters
It was a lot of emotion. It was special. I had never been received like this in a club. I had a lot of difficult times in my career but such an arrival, it is special. I want to hear this at the Orange Vélodrome. It will be necessary to mark and win.