Axel Witsel departs for China

FC Zenit and Tianjin Quanjian have agreed a deal for the Belgian midfielder's move away from St. Petersburg. 
Axel Witsel joined the blue-white-sky blues in September 2012 and spent five seasons in St. Petersburg. During this time Axel played 180 matches, scored 22 goals and made 13 assists.

While at Zenit, Axel won the Russian league title, the Russian Cup and the Russian Super Cup.

Everyone here at Zenit wishes to thanks Axel for his contribution to the club's history.