Axel Witsel He became one of the best footballers in the complex era of Atlético de Madrid. The veteran player left a remarkable performance and became an extension of Simeone in the defensive zone. He is the field player with the most minutes in the Colchonero team, which suggests the importance he has.
The fact is that the footballer can close the season with a double prize for him. At 35 years old, the player planned to change his scene but suffered the conversion to Athleticwhere playing as a center back gave him a new lease of life, it changed his outlook on things.
The first of its season awards was certainly unexpected. According to the media HLNthe player of Atlético de Madrid, in addition to Toby Arderweireld and Maxim De Cuyper appeared in the preselection of Domenico Tedesco for European Cup. In the case of colchonero it was a big surprise because he left the national team after Qatar World Cup, after much criticism received. And even more considering that he had a dialectical clash Tedesco in recent months due to the conversation between the two regarding the possibility of returning to the national team or not.
The Italian coach included two central veterans because the presence of Vertonghen and Theaterit is very uncertain for European Cup. Jan Vertonghen has a small tear in the groin (he won’t play with the Anderlecht in Antwerp) and Arthur Theatewho could help as a central defender, is highly doubtful due to a serious ankle injury sustained in Rennes. In the way that this new central role that he has in Athletic It could once again open the door to one last good continental tournament.
THE RENEWAL IS ON THE TABLE
Another big reward for him is the renewal at the end of the season, for one more year, with Atlético de Madrid. For Simeone it is non-negotiable and seeing the performance he has, it should not be a problem. He Cholo He has already told him that he wants to continue to rely on him next season and that he will continue to be important despite the arrival of several centre-backs. If all goes well, the Belgian will accept and postpone his plans to graduate to Liège Standard or to MLS, one more season. He is happy with Madridhis family too, and of course to Athletic. Only a radical change in the situation, we are talking about the economic factor, can drive him away.
Source: La Verdad
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