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Axel Witsel joins Benfica

14 July 2011 - 05:54

Highly rated midfielder Axel Witsel has agreed a 8m GBP transfer from Standard Liege to Benfica. The midfielder is regarded as one of the hottest properties in Belgian football.

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Witsel had previously been linked with a move to Arsenal and Man City, but has opted to move to Portugal instead.



Witsel has 19 appearances for the Belgium national team.

Written by majicka