Axel Witsel's set to join Atlético Madrid on a free move, full agreement in place. Paperworks ready, contract will be valid until June 2023. Here we go. âªï¸🔴🤝 #Atleti @MatteMoretto
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 23, 2022
Simeone wanted Witsel to replace Herrera in the team for this season.