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Axel Witsel Hails Leadership Qualities of Mats Hummels After Borussia Dortmund Return

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel has revealed his joy at the return to Signal Iduna Park of Mats Hummels, after admitting that their playing styles complement each other nicely.

The World Cup winning German centre-back re-joined BVB from rivals Bayern Munich earlier this summer for a fee of £27m, after the Bavarians strengthened in central defence with the arrivals of Benjamin Pavard and Lucas Hernandez.

Witsel is confident that the addition of the World Cup winner has strengthened Die Borussen and feels the club are capable of challenging for the title again this season as a result.