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Former Atletico Madrid star Axel Witsel could possibly be heading again to La Liga forward of the incoming 2025/26 season.
The Belgian worldwide opted to signal a one-year contract extension in Madrid final summer time as a part of a sample of brief time period offers within the Spanish capital.
Witsel performed a key function in Diego Simeone’s workforce in 2022/23 and 2023/24 with 68 La Liga appearances from 78 video games.
Nonetheless, his function was considerably lowered in 2024/25 with Jose Maria Gimenez, Clement Lenglet and Robin Le Normand forward of him within the centre again pecking order.
A number of latest arrivals this summer time, together with a everlasting take care of Barcelona to retain Lenglet, spelled the top of his time on the membership after the FIFA Membership World Cup.
Witsel set for La Liga comeback
Witsel left as a free agent on the expiration of his contract with Marc Pubill and David Hancko additionally coming in as a part of Simeone’s rebuild.
Regardless of being linked with a transfer to the Saudi Professional League, Witsel has remained dedicated to staying and enjoying his soccer in Europe. as he goals for a spot in Belgium’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad subsequent summer time.
A rumoured supplied from Serie A aspect Udinese has been rejected and switch skilled Sacha Tavolieri has tipped him for a two-year contract at Girona.
🚨🇧🇪 JUST IN: Axel Witsel is about to affix Girona on a 2-year deal. He has stated ‘NO’ to Udinese.@sachatavolieri pic.twitter.com/HWzVBL0SQB
— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) August 10, 2025
The added bonus of an additional 12 months being placed on the desk, with Udinese preferring one – with the choice for staying on in 2026/27 – has confirmed essential and Witsel may now be in place in Catalonia earlier than the beginning of the brand new marketing campaign.
Girona kick off their La Liga season at dwelling to Rayo Vallecano on August 15 with Belgium having two World Cup qualifiers in September.
Preseason for Girona featured a Copa Catalunya win over Espanyol, alongside victories over Olot, Alaves and Wolves, both aspect of losses towards Marseille and Napoli.
