At 36, Axel Witsel found a new challenge. At the end of the contract since the end of the season with Atlético de Madrid, the Red Devil officially signed on the side of Girona, still in Liga. There has been signed a contract for one season and could also extend his contract for an additional year “Depending on the objectives achieved” According to the club press release.
In a video posted by the club, the former standard player explained his choice. “Girona and a team that I like to see playing. I had a call with the coach and we directly had a good connection. It is always better to start with a new team during the pre-season, but this is not my case. I will first try to find the pace of training and matches as quickly as possible. This is the only thing that I miss.”
With this transfer, Witsel will certainly be able to hope to play much more than last year and keep a little chance of being recalled in the national team in anticipation of the 2026 World Cup even if its chances still seem very thin.