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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

Nice signs Axel Witsel as a free agent for one year
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Official | Axel Witsel completes OGC Nice move
  • 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Nice to sign Axel Witsel as a free agent
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Axel Witsel (37) has completed a move to OGC Nice. The Belgian midfielder has signed a one-year deal with the Ligue 1 club, as confirmed by the club on Tuesday night. Witsel has played for the likes ...

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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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