“I want to work with Cholo”

Axel Witsel granted his first interview to Atlético de Madrid after making his signing official

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Axel Witsel conducted his first interview as an Atlético de Madrid player. The 33-year-old Belgian midfielder arrives at the Metropolitano to sign for one season after ending his contract with Borussia Dortmund. A few minutes after sharing his first impressions of him through social networks, he showed his high level of Spanish in a video published by the club.

The decision

“For me Atlético is a great club, it is a top club. I wanted to stay at a top level and play in the Champions League. That’s why I decided to come here.”

Simeone

“El Cholo is one of the best coaches in the world and I want to work with him.”

Carrasco

“I spoke with Yannick a few weeks ago and he told me very good things about the club. I am very happy to be here.”

the hobby

“The fans here have a crazy atmosphere. When I played here with Zenit in the old stadium and also when I played in this one with Borussia, the atmosphere was incredible. I want to start working and I want to be in that stadium to also feel this atmosphere in my favor”.


new signing

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Axel Witsel was presented as a new Atlético de Madrid player


At the company

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The presentation poster of Axel Witsel as a new Atlético de Madrid player.


Message on networks

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Axel Witsel signing his new contract alongside the CEO of Atlético de Madrid, Miguel Ángel Gil Marín.

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