With the opening of the 2024-25 La Liga season just days away, 36-year old Belgian centerback Axel Witsel is officially leaving Atletico Madrid on a free transfer to Girona. Earlier in the transfer ...

Axel Witsel's decision to turn down a move to Juventus in favor of a lucrative offer from the Chinese Super League has fans around the world upset. But they shouldn't be. Witsel made the best choice ...

On January 22, Thierry Witsel, father of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel, offered the following bleak prognosis for his son’s chances of appearing for Belgium at Euro 2020. “There is ...

BRUSSELSBRUSSELS — Veteran midfielder Axel Witsel is the latest member of Belgium’s so-called Golden Generation to end his international career. The 34-year-old Witsel made 130 appearances in a ...

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The agent of new Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel says that the Belgian midfielder turned down approaches from Manchester United and Napoli before signing for the Bundesliga club. The ...

Borussia Dortmund have finally agreed to sign Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel following weeks of speculation, according to reports in Germany. The 29-year-old, who enjoyed an impressive World Cup ...

Here we go again, yet another article about a young Belgian player who is applying his trade in a second-tier European league. But wait, this article is not about the newest Chelsea player Eden Hazard ...

MADRID (AP) — Atlético Madrid added experience to its midfield by signing Belgium international Axel Witsel on Wednesday on a one-year deal. The 33-year-old Witsel joined on a free transfer after his ...