Eden Hazard says it would be ‘a dream to play for Zinedine Zidane’ as Chelsea star admits Real Madrid boss is his ‘idol’
Hazard was speaking on Belgian TV ahead of representing his country in international friendlies against Mexico and Japan
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EDEN HAZARD has admitted it would be "a dream" to play for Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane.
The Chelsea winger spoke to Belgian TV channel RTL TVI ahead of playing for his country in international friendlies against Mexico and Japan.
Andc his words will come as a worry to Chelsea and their fans, as he spoke of his admiration for former France midfielder Zidane.
And despite apparently being snubbed by Jose Mourinho at the weekend and rumours of their tempestuous relationship, he also said he would play under the "Special One" again.
The 25-year-old said: "Zidane would be a dream to have as a coach, he was my idol when I was little.
"I have a lot of respect for him.
"And playing under Jose Mourinho would not bother me."
Hazard is contracted with Chelsea until the end of the 2019/20 season, and with Real Madrid long-term admirers, the London club are keen to tie him down for longer.
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SunSport has previously reported how the Blues are prepared to offer the diminutive Belgian £300,000 a week to keep him out of Los Blancos' clutches.
Hazard, 26, could agree to the Blues' sensational offer when he returns from international duty after next weekend's World Cup qualifiers, reports the Sunday Express.
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In August he admitted he was "waiting" to sign a new contract but insisted there was "nothing" to report yet.
Chelsea are desperate to hold onto Hazard, who is returning to full fitness after breaking an ankle on Belgium duty, amid growing interest from Real.
The player has also previously spoken highly of Bernabeu boss Zidane and refused to rule out one day linking up with the France legend.
But Chelsea will hope by tying him down to a new deal they will not face that prospect anytime soon - or will at least be able to command a mammoth fee for the playmaker.
