Axel Witsel was presented this Tuesday by the Girona FC, which he joined from Atlético Madrid this summer. The Red Devil favored the Catalan club at Standard and Udinese.
This Tuesday, Axel Witsel Was presented to the press by the Girona FC, a week after having officially initialed his contract for one season in Catalonia. A surprise transfer, because we thought the 36 -year -old red devil leaving for Udinese, after being approached by the Standard de Liège.
“It is true that I was close to signing in Italy, but when I was approached by Girona, that I spoke with the coach, I felt a connection,” said Witsel in words reported by the Belga news agency. “I felt in my head that it is the place where I had to be”.
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Witsel was able to stay in Spain, just like his family. “It was ideal for them and for me. I still wanted to play at the highest level,” he explains. Hence his refusal (for now?) To return to the Jupiler Pro League, despite the attempts by Marc Wilmots.
Another argument also played a role in the choice of Axel Witsel. Indeed, he who has been evolving for years as a central defender will finally be able to find the post he likes the most. “The coach told me that he wanted to make me play my post, midfielder, when it has been three years since Atlético used me as a central defender”.
This is perhaps not good news for Rudi Garcia, who certainly hoped to have an additional experience in central defense if Witsel won in this role in Girona. “If the coach needs me elsewhere than in the middle, I am also available,” said the Belgian.
