36-year-old Witsel's contract with Atletico Madrid has expired and is currently in a free position. He was interviewed by Sporting Milan and talked about his closeness to joining Juventus in the past.

He said: "In the future, go to Saudi Arabia? In the football world, never say 'never possible'. But my first choice is to continue to play in the top European leagues. I was attracted by Serie A because it is a league with tactics and high level."

About almost joining Juventus in 2016

"I had completed my physical examination at the time. On the last day of the transfer window, I was at Juventus headquarters, waiting for Zenit to release it, but in the evening they stopped the transfer. It was Allegri who wanted me to go to Juventus, and now he coached Milan...I have no preference for the club, but I know that I can bring a lot of value on the court and in the locker room."