Nice signs Axel Witsel as a free agent for one year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 10:55 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
OGC Nice is finalizing a deal to sign Axel Witsel, an experienced Belgium international midfielder, as a free agent. Witsel, 37, has been without a club since his contract with Girona FC expired. He is expected to agree to a one-year contract with an additional year option. Nice is addressing their need for a defensive midfielder following the injury to Laurent Abergel, who recently suffered a torn ACL. Witsel could arrive in Nice for a medical on Monday ahead of the Ligue 1 campaign opener against Lorient on Saturday.
- •Witsel has experience from Borussia Dortmund and Atlético de Madrid.
- •Nice lost Laurent Abergel to a long-term injury.
- •Witsel's agreement reportedly includes a medical examination on Monday.
- •Nice will face Lorient in their Ligue 1 opener this Saturday.
- 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Nice to sign Axel Witsel as a free agent
"OGC Nice are on the verge of securing the signing of experienced Belgium international midfielder Axel Witsel (37), according to L’Equipe. The former Borussia Dortmund and Atlético de Madrid midfi...
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