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Chelsea's Eden Hazard says it would be a dream to play under Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane

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Eden Hazard hasn't ruled out playing for Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane after being linked with a move to the La Liga champions

Eden Hazard has admitted it would be a "dream" to play under Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane.

The Chelsea forward has reportedly been a target for the European and La Liga champions in the past and Hazard says Zidane is one of his idols.

And the Belgium star also admitted in would be a pleasure to work again with Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho.

Eden Hazard bursts forward during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge
Image: Eden Hazard has spoken of his admiration for Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane

In an interview with Belgian TV channel RTL, Hazard said: "Everyone knows the respect I have for Zidane as a player, but also as a manager. He was my idol.

"I do not know what will happen in my career in the future. However, for sure, to play under Zidane would be a dream.

"I am enjoying life at Chelsea. I still have a lot of things to achieve with them. I am focused on playing for Chelsea.

"Of course [I would enjoy working with Mourinho again]. I like facing him also as an opponent. If we were to work together in the future it would be with pleasure."

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Real Madrid's French coach Zinedine Zidane lifts the trophy after Real Madrid won the UEFA Champions League final football match between Juventus and Real
Image: Zinedine Zidane lifted a Liga and Champions League double last season

Mourinho was sacked as Chelsea boss for a second time in 2015 and Hazard admitted that period at Stamford Bridge was one of the worst in his career.

"There have been a few [bad times in my career]," he said. "We have had a few managers over time, which is not great.

"Mourinho was sacked the year after we won the league. In terms of selection I have known some highs and lows too. It wasn't always great.

Eden Hazard of Chelsea is faced by Richarlison de Andrade of Watford during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Watford
Image: Eden Hazard insists he is enjoying life at Chelsea this season

"There have been a few [highs]. The double with Lille was a special moment. To win with Chelsea, I am not saying it is easy, but it's a big club so we are more used to winning.

"At Lille we're not used to it - we won the French Cup and the Ligue 1. That will rest with the supporters for a long time."

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