Timothy Weah, versatility at the service of OM: a good choice or a calculated risk?

Timothy Weah arrives at OM ready to give it his all: "De Zerbi sees me as a wing-back." Luxury substitute or future key player at the Vélodrome? Let's discuss it together!

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Seeing Timothy Weah land at the Commanderie definitely gets people talking. Between those who are waiting for the “son of” to make the Vélodrome tremble and those who still doubt his impact, we're all somewhat divided. So, what should we make of his initial statements and his positioning in Roberto De Zerbi's squad? Let's discuss it together!

A player without a fixed position, but 100% team-oriented

Weah said it straight in the press conference: he arrives without demanding a favorite position. No grievances, no diva demands. According to him, it doesn’t matter if he's placed as a right wing-back, left wing-back, winger, or even a full-back, he's here for the team. And honestly, it’s this kind of mentality that feels good in our locker room, right? He insists he wants to win and feels that it’s going to happen in Marseille.

But then we wonder: is it really an asset to have a player capable of filling in anywhere, or do we risk never establishing him in a specific position? What do you think? Let us know in the comments because in OM's recent history, versatility can be a double-edged sword...

Displayed ambition despite tough competition

Competing with Greenwood, dueling with Murillo on the right… We can’t say Timothy is arriving in conquered territory. But once again, he asserts that he wants to be a competitor, ready to fight for his place. He respects the hierarchy, is aware of the challenges, and clearly says that, whether or not he's a starter, he'll be fully supportive of the team.

On both financial and sporting grounds, it’s interesting: betting on a player who accepts a rotation can avoid tensions but also costs a senior salary for a multi-task 'joker.' Is it the right calculation for our OM this summer? Did the management make the right call? It's up to you to react, friends!

The human factor: is the family spirit a true motivator?

What also stands out is the importance of the human atmosphere in Marseille for Weah. He talks about the warmth from Benatia, the President, the coach… but also about the presence of Adrien Rabiot, his teammate from Juventus. We know how much the family and locker room spirit counts at OM. A happy, integrated player can give much more, right?

And then, a little nod to the transfer market: Weah, a recruiting agent to attract Zhegrova to Marseille? He didn’t hide that he would be talking about it around him. We’ll keep an eye on that together because we know that every new face can be crucial in attracting more talent to our colors.

Your turn: Weah, key figure or luxury substitute?

So, friends, do we have a true Swiss army knife with an Olympian twist here, or do we risk losing ourselves by trying to do everything? Do you see Weah establishing himself as an indisputable starter, or rather as a super-sub capable of unlocking situations? We’re waiting for your opinions and predictions on his season!

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