George Weah's son Timothy pens PSG deal
It would appear that even in football, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
The latest example is United States Under-17 forward Timothy Weah, the son of Liberian legend and the only African to win the Ballon d'Or, George, who on Monday signed a professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain.
PSG announced the move with a statement on its website, adding that the 17-year-old has agreed to a four-year deal through 2020.
Le @PSG_inside est heureux d'annoncer la signature du premier contrat professionnel de Timothy Weah jusqu’en 2020 ➡️ https://t.co/rwEw2dlFch pic.twitter.com/sIjsxxKWER
— PSG Officiel (@PSG_inside) July 3, 2017
If Weah can translate his exploits with the capital club's youth setup to the senior side, the forward has a bright future ahead of him. During last season's UEFA Youth League, Weah bagged a treble in his first start against Bulgarians Ludogorets in an 8-1 drubbing.
"I'm very proud to continue my adventure with Paris Saint-Germain by signing this professional contract," Weah said Monday. "I'm with a great club and I can't wait continue making progress towards my goal of one day playing for the senior team."
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