Axel Witsel is on the verge of completing a transfer from Zenit St Petersburg to Juventus, according to reports..
The Belgium international had promised to stay at Zenit for another season and coach Mircea Lucescu confirmed that he had rejected a move to Everton.
However, the 27-year-old will leave Belgium's training camp to undergo a medical at the Serie A champions on Wednesday.
Massimiliano Allegri's side will pay around €18 million for the midfielder with more to come through bonuses.
Witsel joined Zenit in 2012 and has won a Russian Premier League title as well as a Russian Cup and Super Cup. He is contracted to the club until June 2017.
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