Eden Hazard puts Real Madrid on alert after admitting he ‘admires’ them but insists he is committed to Chelsea
The Belgian could well be ensuring that his name is at the forefront of Zinedine Zidane's mind even though he has two years left on his contract with Chelsea.
EDEN HAZARD keeps stating that he is committed to Chelsea, despite dropping several hints about admiring Real Madrid and hoping to play for the Spanish giants one day.
The Belgian could well be ensuring that his name is at the forefront of Zinedine Zidane's mind even though he has two years left on his contract with Chelsea.
Hazard's form is certainly attractive to Real Madrid, who may look to find a longer term replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, who is now 32.
He scored and assisted in the Champions League fixture yesterday- which is a first in his career- to help Chelsea through to the knockout stages of the Champions League, with a game to spare
And boasts three goals in his last three Champions League appearances, as well as three from nine appearances in the Premier League.
He was also the only Chelsea player to make it into Uefa's team of the year shortlist- a list that is dominated by Real Madrid players who could well be Hazard's team-mates in the not too distant future.
Despite declaring that playing at the Bernebeu and under Zidanne would be a 'dream' he has affirmed his commitment to Chelsea and Antonio Conte insisting that he is happy in West London.
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There are two years left on the midfielder's contract, but while he's still passionate and achieving he claims he will not look to leave Stamford Bridge.
Speaking to French broadcaster Canal+, he said: "We know the admiration that I have for Real, but I'm at Chelsea.
"When I feel the desire to leave, I'll leave. But, for now, I'm a Blue."
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Real Madrid have been flexing their muscles in a bid to entice the 26-year-old to Spain, there are reports that they're prepared to pen a cheque with plenty of zeros.
Playing under the French legend would give the Belgium international the chance to shine in another league, and he believes would give him the opportunity to win a Champions League.
Last season, Hazard was the second most fouled player in the Premier League- perhaps a move to La Liga would soften the weekly blows he receives.