Is this Atletico Madrid star a good fit for Greg Vanney's LA Galaxy?

Amidst reports from the Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, it appears that two MLS clubs, LA Galaxy and Inter Miami, are contemplating the potential acquisition of Axel Witsel, the 35-year-old midfielder from Atletico Madrid, for the upcoming season.

As Witsel's contract, along with five other Atletico Madrid players, is set to expire on June 30th, both offers present enticing prospects for the veteran player, considering factors such as geographical location and financial considerations.

Witsel, who has been instrumental for Diego Simeone's side this season, primarily as a center-back despite his natural position as a midfielder, has showcased his versatility and defensive prowess on the field. Mundo Deportivo underscores his significance to the Atletico Madrid squad, having featured in 42 matches this season, second only to Jan Oblak in terms of playing time.

As discussions around Witsel's potential move to the MLS unfold, questions arise regarding his adaptability to the LA Galaxy and whether his player profile would be a beneficial addition to the Los Angeles outfit.

Is this Atletico Madrid star a good fit for Greg Vanney's LA Galaxy?

It's also worth considering that he is a veteran player, already 35 years old, and from our perspective, we don't believe that if he were to arrive, he would occupy a designated player spot. Therefore, if we solely consider his quality and his profile, we believe that he could indeed adapt well to the LA Galaxy because he is a defensive player.

He can not only play in midfield, not only has to play as a midfielder, but he also has the qualities to be a center-back, as he is at Atletico Madrid. And evidently, this latter point becomes relevant when we see what the weaknesses of LA Galaxy are this season.

The Galaxy is undefeated, yes, but we cannot deny that the Galaxy suffers in defensive transitions and other defensive areas as well. The Galaxy is a team that concedes goals. Since the preseason, we could see and foresee that it would be necessary to win matches by a large number of goals to, obviously, and redundantly, win them.

So if we can put a piece in the Galaxy that stops defensive transitions, that stops those rival counterattacks, we believe it would be a great addition. The note is solely based on profile and quality, as there may be other alternatives to consider as well.