Atletico Madrid Axel Witsel has suggested his planned intention to continue with the club at the end of the 2024/25 season.
The Belgian International chose to sign a one -year contract extension last summer in a mirror of his previous short term deals in Madrid.
Witsel played a key role in Diego Simeone's plans in both 2022/23 and 2023/24 with 68 LA Liga performances from 78 games.
However, his impact has been considerably reduced in recent months with Jose Maria Gimenez, Clement Lenglet and Robin Le Normand that share the two Middleback Spots.
Witsel was again defending by Simeone, after playing the majority of his career in midfield, and the former Borussia Dortmund star previously excelled from Gimenez.
With the expected changes in the Estadio Metropolitano prior to the 2025/26 – including a possible exit for Antoine Griezmann – Witsel suggested his likely departure for a final career – challenging.
“Maybe an exotic destination like a Gulf country? To be honest, I have no idea what I will decide,” he told an interview with Belgian Outlet Le Soir – via Mundo Deportivo,
“I have already played in Russia and China. So I am not closed for anything, on the contrary, I am open to an offer.
“To be honest, my future doesn't worry me too much. It is always the same – it depends on what is on the table at the end of the season.”
Among the Witsel options is a possible joint MLS switch with Griezmann – where Los Angeles FC looks at the former France star – in addition to interest from the Saudi Pro League and Qatar.
Simeone will use Witsel in the last weeks of the campaign, because he wants to keep his defense fresh for a La Liga title and Copa del Rey Double Challenge from April, but he will only fall 100 La Liga performances for his approaching exit from the Spanish capital.
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