Axel Witsel signed in the summer for one season plus an optional year, which depends on objectives that are expected to be met. In an interview with L’Esportiu, Axel Witsel expressed his desire to be at the club for one more year and stated his hope that this will be the case. He stated that he has this option and will be at the club if all goes well. Witsel also stated that since he signed the contract, he had the intention to stay for two years and hopes he can stay for three. Coach Míchel Sánchez and the club's sporting management are considering renewing his contract.

Voetbalnieuws.be reports that Axel Witsel desires to extend his stay at Girona for another year. Axel Witsel stated that he hopes to stay at the club for an extra year and has an option in his contract to extend his stay. Witsel also said that his future at Girona is uncertain, but he wants to continue playing longer and would like to play until the age of forty.

According to AS, Girona's sporting management intends to activate Axel Witsel's renewal for one more season. In the summer, Witsel signed for one season plus an optional one, and the objectives for the extension are being met. It is expected that all parties will sit down to discuss the matter officially. Girona wants Witsel to continue and the player is happy at the club.

Girona is very satisfied with the contribution of 37-year-old Belgian defensive midfielder Axel Witsel and is expected to make a decision about his future soon. It is expected that an announcement will be made soon that Witsel's contract will be extended by one year. An option was included in the agreement that would be activated based on his performance. The veteran joined Girona in August 2025 and has made 22 appearances in LaLiga this season, scoring one goal and providing two assists. Witsel has 134 caps and 12 goals for the Belgian national team, and according to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €1.40m.