Timothy Weah, who could have played for AC Milan if not for budget constraints or Paolo Maldini’s departure, has found success with Juventus after a €10 million transfer in the summer of 2023. In a recent interview with Il Giornale, Weah shared his thoughts on various topics ahead of the Milan-Juventus match at San Siro.
When asked about the spotlight on him, Weah expressed confidence, stating, “Not at all, it actually motivates me. I’m ready. I work for this, to always give my best. And the role doesn’t scare me; I’ve played as a center-forward many times at PSG before Emery moved me to the wing to exploit my speed.”
Regarding his preferred position, Weah said, “The left wing, because I can cut inside and shoot with my right foot. But I play wherever they tell me I’m needed.”
Weah praised his current coach, Thiago Motta, recalling him as his captain during his first start for PSG. He described Motta as “a magnificent midfielder, a player of superior intelligence,” and expressed curiosity about what Motta thought of him as a young player.
When asked about AC Milan players, Weah had high praise for Rafael Leao, calling him “a phenomenon, a very strong player.” He also commended Mike Maignan as “the best goalkeeper in Serie A, one of the best in the world.”
Weah spoke positively about his USMNT teammates Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah, stating, “Christian is a champion; he has great quality and experience. It’s normal that he would do well. Our national team is very strong; we want to be the surprise of the World Cup, and thanks to players like him, we can be.”
When asked which Milan player he would take for Juventus, Weah surprisingly chose Tijjani Reijnders, describing him as “an exceptional player, a true balancer for the whole team.”
Regarding Juventus’ chances this season, Weah expressed confidence, saying, “We are younger but also stronger. We have considerable potential. We have to work and think about doing our best; at the end of the season we’ll see where we’ve arrived.” He named Juventus as his favorite for the Scudetto.
Weah also addressed the issue of racism in Italian football, stating, “Unfortunately, on the pitch, yes. Italian stadiums are worse. I remember well what happened to Maignan a year ago, but there are other episodes that are less known. Off the pitch, personally, I’ve never had negative experiences, but I’m seen first and foremost as a footballer.”
Finally, Weah spoke about his relationship with his father, former football star George Weah, saying, “For me, it’s never a problem. For me, he’s dad, not George Weah. I know he’s a legend; even though the last time he came to Turin we went out and some fans asked for a selfie with me and not with him—they were young and didn’t recognize him. We always keep in touch; he watches all my matches together with my mom. If I score tomorrow at San Siro, I’ll call her first.”
