Axel Witsel: "I would like to play in the Premier League"

Emiliano Moretti of Torino FC competes for the ball with Axel Witsel of FC Zenit during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 match between Torino FC and FC Zenit on March 19, 2015
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Having spent four seasons playing in Russia with Zenit St Petersburg, Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel says that he is open to a move to the Premier League.

Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel has revealed that he is open to a Premier League switch after admitting that he is ready to call time on his tenure in Russia.

The 27-year-old, currently playing with the Red Devils at Euro 2016, has spent the last four years in the Russian Premier League with Zenit St Petersburg.

Witsel is quoted by Gazzetta dello Sport as saying: "Next season I would like to play in the Premier League or in Italy. I would like to try a fresh experience in a different championship. I need a new challenge."

The former Standard Liege and Benfica man is reportedly on the radar of Serie A side Roma, while the likes of Stoke City, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are also said to have expressed an interest in Witsel.

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