Getty Images4Axel Witsel could be set for a staggering pay day in ChinaPrem clubs have been keeping . He is close to 100 appearances for the London side, and has scored 25 times in all competitions. “The leadership at Juventus have always behaved like gentlemen with me and I can only be grateful to them. Standing at around 6ft 4in, he is a monster of a centre-back who dominates in the air. The Spaniard is currently out injured after having surgery on his chronic ankle problem in December, which ruled him out for three months, meaning he will return in February. In 2012, Witsel?made a surprise move from Benfica to the oil riches of Zenit St Petersburg. hort of options in the summer, when the 25-year-old is expected to leave the Bernabeu. Former Spurs chief Andre Villas-Boas is in charge, who bossed Witsel during two years in charge of Zenit. Two years ago, their midfield majesty was telling as they reached a first Champions League final for 12 years. BENFICAS president has confirmed Manchester United target Victor Lindelof does have a release clause.