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Axel Witsel to Tianjin Quanjian: Latest Transfer Details, Comments and Reaction
- Updated: January 3, 2017
Axel Witsel has finally sealed an exit from Russian giants Zenit Saint Petersburg, with the midfield powerhouse moving to Tianjin Quanjian in China.
Zenit confirmed the news on their official website. The player departs after five seasons with the Russian Premier League outfit.
According to Sam Street of The Sun, the Belgian is set to earn £300,000 per week, becoming the next prominent European player to fly east to share the huge money on offer in Chinese football.
Witsel has been linked with transfers to Chelsea and Juventus in recent times, per Street, with the player admitting he favoured a move to the Serie A champions.
The player commented: “I’ll join Juventus. That will be the case. Right now I don’t know when.”
However, the midfielder explained to Tuttosport (h/t Street) the offer to …
