Axel Witsel

Departs Girona after one season

Witsel will leave Girona after one season, the club announced.

Analysis: Witsel made 32 La Liga appearances in his only season at the club, contributing one goal and two assists after joining on a free transfer from Atletico Madrid in August 2025. The Belgian midfielder brought a wealth of experience from a career that included spells at Standard Liege, Zenit Saint Petersburg, Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid, along with current involvement at the World Cup with Belgium. Girona's brief stint with the veteran did not extend beyond the option year included in his original deal, with Witsel now heading into the next chapter of his career as a free agent.