Axel Witsel joins Benfica
Axel Witsel joins Benfica
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.
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.
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