It's official, Atlético de Madrid have signed a contract with the team's Belgian international, Axel
Wetherell (name)
contract renewal
one year and the new contract will run through June 30, 2025.
Witsel, 35, has played for clubs such as Standard Liege, Benfica, Zenit, Tianjin Quanjian and Borussia Dortmund in his career. He joined in 2022
Atletico Madrid (soccer team)
, has since made 94 appearances for the team, making him the second-most-played player last season behind goalkeeper Oblak. In addition, Witsel has made 132 appearances for the Belgian national team and will play with the team in the upcoming UEFA Europa League.
In an official statement, Atletico Madrid said that Witsel has become one of the mainstays of the team. His versatile attributes and experience provide important support to the team's defense and midfield line, qualities that are highly recognized by head coach Simeone. The club expects Witsel to continue to contribute to the team in the upcoming season.
