Ex-Dortmund remains in Spain
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Former BVB defensive player Axel Witsel found a new club in Spain after his departure of Atlético Madrid. In the late Tuesday evening, FC Girona reported the commitment of the 36-year-old Belgian, who, according to the current status, will go to the new Lawandowski as the second-value Ü35 professional after Robert Lewandowski.
Depending on the success of the new employer, Witsel could stay in Catalonia for one year. According to the association, the contract is only valid by summer 2026, but could be extended by option by another season if the goals are achieved. Rumors had recently given Witsels back to Belgium to the Standard Liège training club, as well as Real Sociedad and the Italian club Udinese Calcio, with which Witsel was said to have already agreed.
Witsel said goodbye to Atlético with a goal in his last game; In the group game against Seattle (3-1) at the club World Cup, the 132-fold national player achieved the goal for the meantime 2-0 shortly after his substitution at half-time. In the Spanish championship round, on the other hand, Witsel had only a few start -up operations during the season. For two years, after his BVB subscription 2022, Witsel was part of the regular staff of the Colchoneros.