Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel is set to complete a move to Borussia Dortmund.

The Bundesliga club have activated the release clause in the 29-year-old’s contract with Tianjin Quanjian.

Former Zenit midfielder Witsel has agreed to a four-year contract with Dortmund and met up with his new team-mates on Monday at their training camp in Switzerland.

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Witsel and Dortmund are now waiting for international clearance.

Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc told the club’s website:

“We have been very interested in bringing Axel to the club for a number of months now and are really happy that he has opted for Borussia Dortmund.

“Axel is a player of great international experience who brings all the qualities required to make a mark on the BVB midfield: tactical awareness, strength when challenging for the ball, pace, creativity, and mentality.”

In his reaction, the player said he is happy and proud to don the colours of the German club.

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He said,

“After the World Cup, I was determined to transfer back to Europe.

“I am really happy and also proud that I will soon be able to play for Dortmund. I didn’t have to think about it for very long after our first discussion because Borussia Dortmund is one of the best clubs on the continent in my opinion. I honestly cannot wait to run out in front of 81,000 people.”