Axel Witsel has decribed the decision to opt for a move to China over joining Juventus as a 'difficult choice'.

The Belgian is reportedly set to agree a deal with Chinese side Tianjin Quanjian, after it seemed certain that he would join Juventus.

"It was a difficult choice because on one hand there was a great team and a top club like Juventus," Witsel told Tuttosport. "But on the other there was an offer for my family that I couldn’t turn down.

Axel Witsel has decribed the decision to opt for a move to China over joining Juventus as a 'difficult choice'.

The Belgian is reportedly set to agree a deal with Chinese side Tianjin Quanjian, after it seemed certain that he would join Juventus.

"It was a difficult choice because on one hand there was a great team and a top club like Juventus," Witsel told Tuttosport. "But on the other there was an offer for my family that I couldn’t turn down.

"The leadership at Juventus have always behaved like gentlemen with me and I can only be grateful to them.

"I will cheer for Juventus and I hope they can win the Champions League. Then who knows, maybe in the future our paths will finally meet!"
 

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