New 33 Year Old Atletico Madrid Star Assures Fans He Is Physically Fit and Hungry to Compete at the Top Level

• Axel Witsel has assured Atletico Madrid fans that he is still hungry to compete at the top level despite his age
• The Belgian international who is 33-year-old joined Atletico Madrid this summer from Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund
• Witsel is currently undergoing intense pre-season sessions with the rest of the Atletico Madrid squad at Los Angeles de San Rafael

Atletico Madrid’s new summer signing, Axel Witsel has allayed any fears the club fans may have about his age and if he can still compete at the highest level.

The 33-year-old Belgian international was signed from Borussia Dortmund this summer to help boost the La Liga’s side midfield as they try to wrestle the league title from Real Madrid.

The Rojiblancos will also be competing in the UEFA Champions League after they finished third last season and Football Espana reports Witsel has now assured Atletico Madrid fans he is physically ready for the challenge.

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“I’m not going to play for ten more years but I’m in great shape physically and mentally. I’m still very hungry to play football and to play matches. And that’s why I’m here."

Axel Witsel has played for Standard Liege, Benfica, Zenith St. Petersburg, Tianjin Quanjian, and Borussia Dortmund and has featured in over 600 competitive games in his career.

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Meanwhile, La Liga fans may not get the opportunity to watch Cristiano Ronaldo return to Spain again as it appears Atletico Madrid are backing out of a deal to sign him.

According to Goal, Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo hinted that the Spanish outfit might not be able to land the Portuguese superstar.

Rojiblancos does not have the wage room to accommodate Ronaldo as they are still struggling to balance their books in order to comply with the regulations of La Liga.

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Thomas Lemar accepts wage cut to remain with Atletico Madrid

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Thomas Lemar will remain in the Spanish capital until the summer of 2027.

The French attacking midfielder is entering the last year of his contract with Atletico Madrid and was reportedly on the outs after refusing to renew his contract.

Everton and Arsenal were both offered a chance to sign the attacker. However, both English sides passed on the chance to do so.