Agent of Leeds United ‘target’ slams ‘selfish’ Juventus over €25m Nottingham Forest transfer deal
Timothy Weah’s Agent Slams Juventus for “Disgraceful” Treatment Amid Transfer Saga
The agent of United States international Timothy Weah has publicly criticised Juventus for their handling of the player’s situation, amid growing speculation over his future and links to a move to the Premier League.
Weah, who has recently attracted interest from Leeds United among other English clubs, was notably excluded from the matchday squad as Juventus faced Manchester City in the FIFA Club World Cup. The omission sparked further speculation, with reports in Italy suggesting that the Serie A giants are actively looking to sell the 25-year-old forward.
According to multiple sources, Juventus had reached a tentative agreement with Nottingham Forest for a joint transfer involving Weah and teammate Samuel Mbangula. The proposed fee for both players was reportedly set at €25 million (£21.3 million). However, prominent transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reported that Weah has rejected the opportunity to join Forest, stating the player has “no intention” of accepting the Premier League side’s offer. As a result, talks between Juventus and Forest are now expected to collapse.
Weah’s agent, Badou Sambague, did not hold back in his criticism of the Italian club’s conduct. Speaking after his client’s exclusion from the City clash, Sambague expressed deep disappointment with how Juventus have treated the versatile attacker, who is the son of 1995 Ballon d’Or winner and Liberian president George Weah.
“It’s a disgrace,” Sambague declared. “Timothy is not only an exceptional footballer but also a wonderful teammate. What we’re seeing here is selfishness and greed at the highest level. The way certain people are treating him for the sake of money is incredibly disappointing.”
He continued by defending Weah’s decision to stand firm and not be coerced into a transfer he doesn’t want: “One thing is clear — while I’m in his corner, no one will treat the players I represent like puppets, to be moved around against their will. I’m proud of Tim. He has an outstanding education and a top-class mentality, which allows him to stay calm and focused amid all this noise.”
Weah, who joined Juventus in 2023, has demonstrated his versatility by playing across multiple positions, including right-back, right wing, and left wing. Despite being used in various roles, he still managed to contribute with six goals and four assists in 43 appearances for the Turin-based side last season.
As the situation with Juventus becomes increasingly tense, more Premier League clubs are showing interest. According to The Guardian’s Ed Aarons, Leeds United face stiff competition for Weah’s signature, with AFC Bournemouth, Everton, and even Manchester United also reportedly monitoring the situation.
With Juventus eager to offload the player and Weah unwilling to accept just any move, the standoff could continue to unfold over the coming weeks. For now, Weah remains a Juventus player, but given the current friction and public fallout, a transfer away from the Allianz Stadium appears to be a matter of when, not if.