TransferGet French FootballUnverified source· 18 Aug 2026
Axel Witsel Joins Nice on One-Year Deal
Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel, 37, signs with OGC Nice, confirmed by the club on Tuesday.
A. Witsel
player
Player
Axel Witsel
Position
Midfielder
To
OGC Nice
Contract
One-year deal
What happened. Axel Witsel has completed a move to OGC Nice, signing a one-year contract with the Ligue 1 club.
- Witsel is 37 years old.
- The move was confirmed by the club on Tuesday.
Witsel brings experience to Nice's midfield for the upcoming season.
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