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Veteran Belgian centerback Axel Witsel leaves Atletico Madrid for Girona

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 window, Witsel entertained a future in Italy after agreeing to personal terms with Udinese, but a final agreement never came to fruition. Now, Witsel is set to remain in La Liga as a member of manager Michel Sanchez’s Girona.

🚨 Official: Axel Witsel has joined Girona on free transfer after leaving Atlético. pic.twitter.com/hrlnIFNYrz — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 12, 2025

Over the past three seasons, Witsel was a key member of the Atletico Madrid defensive unit as the versatile, p

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