2023-05-12 15:10:00
As a reminder, he had not been selected by Domenico Tedesco during the first selection of Roberto Martinez’s successor.
Axel Witsel broke the news to his fans on Instagram: “After careful consideration, it is with great emotion that I made the decision to retire from international football. It was a great pride to have been able to represent my country for the past 15 years. Now it is important for me to devote more time to my family and focus on my club. I thank all the people who allowed me to flourish under the jersey of the red devils. Thank you to all my Coaches, my teammates, not to mention the medical staff. Thank you to you supporters for accompanying me during my 130 Caps. Good luck to the new generation who I am sure will still make us live incredible moments”he wrote.
Axel Witsel started with the Red Devils at the end of March 2008 under René Vandereycken.
He will have played 130 games with Belgium, scored 12 goals and made 6 assists, he who played mainly in the role of sentry, in front of the defense.
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