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!"