Timothy Weah: The press conference

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TIMOTHY WEAH: ‘HAPPY TO HAVE A COACH LIKE ROBERTO DE ZERBI’

Why did you choose OM?
There were other clubs, but as soon as they called me, there was only one club. For me, it's perfect. There's competition. We know the stadium and the fans.

What's your favourite position?
I don't have a favourite position when I arrive at a new club. The coach sees me as a utility player. All I want is to win.

Your father's legacy
As he played here, it was a dream for me to play for OM. For him, playing here was a dream, it was incredible. There's pressure everywhere, in every job. I hope to have a great season with my teammates.

Well-known players in the dressing room
Angel Gomes is my best friend in football, that played a part. We had a great time in Lille with him. I hope to experience great things.

His relationship with his father
My agent called me to tell me about OM's interest. My father told me about the club and the passion. I'm lucky to be here. 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 time in Italy
It was incredible, I was lucky to play for a big club like Juventus. I grew up there, I gained experience. I'm happy to be here, playing with my teammates. I want to push a little harder.

A discussion about playing time and competition
Our conversations are private. I'm a competitor. Murillo is an excellent player, as is Greenwood. I'm here to show that I can play in any position and support the team.

A transfer that took time
I wasn't training with the team in the last few days because I knew it was going to happen. I'm mentally strong, I'm a professional.

His physical condition
I won't be playing in the next friendly match. I need to take some time to work with my teammates. Then I'll be 100% ready. I'll be at the match to see how the team plays and to see the fans. I can't wait to get there.

The national team
I have high goals. The World Cup is coming up and it's at home. We have to work hard to be in shape for the World Cup. I hope to play in my second World Cup.

The Orange Vélodrome
I played there during Covid. There were no fans. They are really behind the club. I'm going to try to give 100%. Thank you to the fans for the welcome. I'm happy to be here. Now it's time for the match.

Areas for improvement
I can work on everything. I want to improve my game, my passing, in front of goal. Italy did me good, I played with great players in a very tough, very tactical league. I'm happy to have a coach like Roberto De Zerbi, he gives his all, he gives a lot of confidence. I'm happy to be here, to have this level of expectation.

The rumour about Edon Zhegrova
I'll help with that, but I don't think it's necessary. The management is strong, they speak from the heart. When they talk to him, they'll speak from the heart.

Adrien Rabiot
He's my brother. We played together at Paris and at Juve. He was young, he's older now. Thanks to him, this is my home. I have my brothers here, a coach and a management team who believe in me, fans who welcomed me with open arms... What more could I ask for?

Goals
We all want to score goals and provide assists. Everyone's goal is to win something. I'm 25 years old, I have eight years left to win titles. I hope we'll work well together. We'll talk about that at the end of the season.

The welcome from the fans
It was very emotional. It was special. I've never been welcomed like that at a club before. I've had a lot of difficult moments in my career, but an arrival like that is special. I want to hear that at the Orange Vélodrome. We'll have to score and win.