Comolli on Juventus outcasts Douglas Luiz and Weah: ‘Disrespected his teammates’ – Football Italia

Juventus general manager Damien Comolli has issued updates on two of the team’s wantaways, namely Douglas Luiz and Timothy Weah, who have both recently come to blows with the club as they look to leave. 

Everything Juventus GM Comolli said about Douglas Luiz and Weah

Douglas Luiz caused controversy last week when he decided to skip the first day of Juve’s pre-season training camp in what was reported as an unauthorised absence.

The Brazilian had already been made available for transfer after a disappointing first season in Turin following his €50m move from Aston Villa last summer, and is now more certain to leave than ever before.

“The player disrespected his teammates. Everyone has to respect the shirt they wear,” Comolli said on the matter in an interview with Sky Sport Italia on Thursday. 

“He then apologised to everyone; players, coaches and to me,” Comolli added. 

Also in line to leave Juventus this summer is USMNT wideman Timothy Weah, whose agent recently aimed a dig at the club by suggesting that “the sporting department is managed by three people who have class. But two are looking for solutions and one is creating problems.”

The agent made the above claims in the midst of talks with Olympique de Marseille. Comolli has since confirmed that an ‘inadequate’ bid was placed and that the player has been urged to consider opportunities elsewhere. 

“He wants to go to Marseille, but in football, you can’t choose a team. And if the right offer doesn’t come, you remain on the sidelines. The offer has not yet arrived. Marseille’s proposal for Weah is not adequate,” Comolli said. 

“I spoke with the player, inviting him to consider other offers as well.”