Juventus are nearly close to finalizing one of their summer signings, as reports from Italy indicate that Timothy Weah has undergone a medical and just needs some final touches to officially register him as a Juventus players.
The Bianconeri, who are facing problems both on and off the pitch, ended up finishing in a very disappointing seventh place following their points deduction for financial irregularities. That means that the Turin giants will miss out on Champions League football, but that nonetheless has not stopped them from being ambitious in this summer's transfer market.
According to reports, Weah, a USMNT international, has cost them approximately $13.5 million to prise him away from Lille. The son of Liberian icon and George Weah, who won a Ballon d'Or while at AC Milan, will be eager to also make his mark in Serie A in what will be his first foray into Italian football.
Weah also becomes the second American signing for Juventus, following in the footsteps of his USMNT colleague Weston McKennie, but will hope for better luck than McKennie, who started out well at Juventus only to go on loan with Leeds and now find himself in a tough spot after Leeds were relegated.
All in all, it will be interesting to see what role Weah plays in Juventus's team for the upcoming season. The 23-year-old is quite versatile, as he has played as a winger on both sides of the pitch for Lille and a more front-facing role for the USMNT.
