Overview

• Witsel has been a free agent since his Atletico Madrid contract expired in June after 116 appearances under Diego Simeone.
• Udinese proposed a one-year deal with an option for a second season and reportedly agreed personal terms on salary expectations.
• Transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri first reported, with Sky Sport Italia’s confirmation, that Witsel notified Udinese on August 10 he would decline their offer.
• With 132 caps for Belgium, Witsel is prioritizing consistent minutes to bolster his chances of featuring at the 2026 World Cup.
• He is now linked in transfer speculation to a La Liga return, with Girona emerging as a potential destination.