The United States tempts Witsel

Axel Witsel He is one of six players in the Atlético de Madrid whose contract expires on June 30. At 35 years old, he has become a key piece for Diego Simeone but not in his natural position, of midfielder, but as a center back, to the point of being the best defender in the team so far this season.

The club and the Cholo They are delighted for him to continue another campaign as a rojiblanco. And the player is pleased with the capital of Spain. But for some time now, the United States has been knocking on his door to get him across the pond.

There are two groups that have already tested their possible integration for next year: Inter Miami where he plays Leo Messi and Los Angeles area. These are tempting proposals from a national perspective and from an economic aspect, and now it is up to Witsel to decide whether to continue playing in Europe or continue his career in the United States.

AN INTEREST FROM A DISTANCE

It is worth remembering that in the summer of 2022, when the Belgian joined Atlético for free after ending his contract with Borussia Dortmund, from the North American country they have already teased the footballer. So, he preferred to continue playing at the highest level in the Old Continent and accepted the offer of Athletic. He did not want to back down and time proved him right, as the player highly valued his experience as a red and white player.

Now they are back here, and the footballer has the last word, although it is true that he still does not have a written proposal from Atlético on the table, only these intentions to continue for another season.

What is beyond doubt is the importance it holds Witsel on the mattress team, where he has played 42 games this season. Only Jan Oblak He was on the field more times than him, which makes it clear that he is a key footballer for the coach. Diego Simeone.