U.S. Youngster Timothy Weah: “I Am Really Happy To be at PSG”

Timothy Weah with USMNT. Photo by Brad Smith/ISI/REX/Shutterstock

The United States international and Paris Saint-Germain’s forward Timothy Weah isn’t thinking about the change of scenery in the near future. The 19-year-old recently talked with The 42 and said that he is really happy with PSG and intends to stay in Paris and fight for playing time despite facing some tough competition.

It is an incredible club, an incredible bunch of players, incredible coaching staff,” – said Weah. “I am learning so much from playing with them each day at such a young age and I am maturing in a way that I really wanted to. I am seeing my game really develop for the better. I am really happy to be at PSG — I want to stay there and learn and hopefully get some playing time.

Timothy Weah is establishing himself as one of the most crucial pieces in the core of promising youngsters that will be the future of United States men’s national soccer team. Weah recently earned his first USMNT start during a friendly 3-0 win against Bolivia and scored his first international goal, while also playing a full game in the 2-1 defeat against Ireland.

Still, despite a good start of his international career, there is no doubt that the youngster will have to find some regular playing time. Weah is aware of this and would be considering to go on a loan, but not before trying to soak up all the knowledge he can in Paris.

I feel like the loan is a little too early. I still want to be with them, get some more minutes and maybe at the end of next season or in the middle of next season, I will go out on loan. Who knows? It is up to the coach,” said Weah.

Timothy Weah, who is the son of former FIFA World Player of the Year recipient and current President of Liberia George Weah, spent a good portion of his youth career in the United States before joining Paris Saint-Germain Academy in 2014. In July 2017, Weah signed a professional deal with PSG, thus joining the team his father played for between 1992 and 1995. Although he spent most of his time playing for B team, Weah also had three appearances for the first team.

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