Tuttomercato reports on Axel Witsel's signing with Girona on a one-year contract. Axel Witsel has signed a one-year contract with Girona, with the possibility of an extension based on performance goals. He continues his career in La Liga after leaving Atletico Madrid as a free agent.

Belgian defender Axel Witsel, 36, was initially heading to Udinese but decided to sign with Girona instead, who offered him a two-year contract. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €2.00m, a figure that peaked at €40.00m in 2018; his most expensive transfer was a €20.00m move in 2017. In addition to Udinese, the veteran was also recently linked with clubs including Real Sociedad and Al Nassr.