Witsel: This will not be my last dance; as a veteran, I will try my best to help the team

Hupu, August 20th, Girona Club officially held a debut ceremony for new aid Witsel yesterday. The Belgian international is one of the most experienced new players this summer. When he debuted at Montilivi Stadium, sports director Kirk Kassel also attended and welcomed his joining: "I am very happy that he has come here. Without further ado, we have been looking for midfielders like him, who are not only experienced but also fatal straight passes."

Witsel admitted that the transfer was more of a personal decision: "I was close to joining Udinese, but when I communicated with Girona and Kirk, I felt it A special connection that changed my mind and decided to come here. This is the best choice for me and my family, and I also hope to continue playing in La Liga. "

The midfielder also clarified his position in the team: "The head coach told me that I will play in the midfield, and although I play at Atletico Madrid as a central defender, I can also retreat if the team needs it. Michel explained to me his football philosophy - pressing high and regaining the ball quickly, which coincided with my opinion," said the Belgian. Speaking of physical condition, he added: "I am in good condition at the moment, but I still lack the time for formal games. Every day I feel better, I will try to make up for the lost time, hoping to be prepared against Villarreal."

The Belgian wearing the No. 20 jersey also talked about his veteran role in the young locker room: "We have a lot of young players, and as veterans, I will help them grow in daily life and in games. I have always said that this team is capable and I am very optimistic about the prospects of the team." In addition, he also revealed his position on the court that he is best at: "I like to play at the No. 6 position, whether it is single or double, it is not much different for me. I also had two midfielders in front of Atletico Madrid, so I don't think there would be much change."

He was unwilling to think too much about the long-term future: "I won't treat this as the last dance. Although I'm no longer young and can't play for another ten years, I want to contribute my full strength. There is still a lot of time in the future. We will see how the goals develop as the season progresses."

Finally, Witsel compared his experience at Atletico Madrid and his upcoming experience at Girona: "Simone's tactical requirements are completely different from Michelle, but in terms of organizational structure, I see a lot of similarities. Although the two teams are at different levels, I find many common ground," concluded the Belgian international.