Voetbalnieuws.be reports that Axel Witsel will leave his current club. A Spanish club confirmed on Tuesday that Witsel will leave. Witsel was out of contract and Girona were relegated from LaLiga last season, meaning the club has to reduce its squad. After one season in which he made 32 appearances, scored once and provided two assists, the 37-year-old must now find a new club.

Het Nieuwsblad reported that Axel Witsel stated he is out of contract at Girona, is not staying with the club, and is a free player. He described the team's relegation as a disappointment, despite playing a lot. Witsel said he has a desire to continue playing but does not yet know his destination. He is open to various kinds of clubs and feels he cannot be too demanding because of his age, but he did rule out a return to Belgium. Witsel confirmed he will not go back to Belgium, though he stated Standard remains the club of his heart.

Axel Witsel is a 37-year-old Belgian defensive midfielder. He had hoped for an automatic extension, but that is no longer possible due to relegation. He will therefore have to find a new club or retire. Retirement is one of the options. Moving does not seem to be an option for Axel Witsel anymore due to his family situation, as the Witsel family is happy in Spain. He will therefore have to find a new club in Spain, but that is not easy. Last year, Axel Witsel had to train on his own while looking for a club until Girona signed him, and he does not want to experience that situation again. The midfielder, who has 136 caps for Belgium, has a current market value of €1.40m, according to Transfermarkt.