Nice ‘to target’ Axel Witsel after Laurent Abergel injury | OneFootball

Nice are seeking midfield cover after Laurent Abergel sustained a ruptured cruciate ligament, and have Axel Witsel under consideration.

RMC reports that the 37-year-old Belgium international, a free agent after leaving Girona, is of strong interest to the club.

A one-year offer, with an additional year as an option, is on the table, and the decision now rests with the player.

Nice value his experience, unifying mentality and his capacity to guide youngsters such as Djibril Coulibaly and Everton in midfield.

Before that, Nice had assessed Johann Lepenant, but that path was viewed as too expensive for the club’s shareholder.

Witsel featured at the last World Cup, playing half an hour in the 1-2 quarter-final defeat to Spain on 10 July.

Source: L'Équipe

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