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Hazard says Europa League victory would be ‘the perfect farewell’ ahead of Madrid move

Hazard says Europa League victory would be ‘the perfect farewell’ ahead of Madrid move

Premier League
Eden Hazard believes victory in the Europa League would be a fitting farewell to Chelsea if he eventually leaves this summer window. Tomorrow’s Europa League final against Arsenal could be the Belgian’s last match before a £90million transfer to Real Madrid. When asked if winning a trophy would be the perfect way to end his time with the club, the Belgian said: “Yes. I just want to win the trophy that is it, it does not matter if I score or not. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "If it is my last game I hope to bring the trophy. “I don’t know when something happens. At the moment nothing is happening. So I can say nothing.” Eden Hazard longs to play for boyhood idol and new Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ...
Chelsea tell Real Madrid they can sign Eden Hazard only for £130m

Chelsea tell Real Madrid they can sign Eden Hazard only for £130m

Premier League, Transfer Info
Chelsea demand £130m from Real Madrid to sign Eden Hazard, According to Sky Sports News. Real Madrid value the Belgium international at no more than £88m due to the fact that he is entering the final one year of his deal at Stamford Bridge. Sky Sports News claim Chelsea are under no pressure to sell the Belgian and negotiations over a proposed deal are being handled by Blues director Marina Granovskaia. Hazard revealed this month that he had made a decision on his future at the club and expected it to be resolved after the Europa League final against Arsenal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri, who will also have talks over his future after the match in Baku, said the club needed to "respect" the decision Hazard has made about his f...
Hazard’s £100m transfer to Madrid may not happen, insists Di Matteo

Hazard’s £100m transfer to Madrid may not happen, insists Di Matteo

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info
Roberto Di Matteo has cast doubt on Eden Hazard’s expected £100million transfer to Real Madrid by insisting the transfer may not happen this summer window. Hazard fears Chelsea will hold on to him against his wish if their two-window transfer ban is upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, SunSport reported. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Belgian appeared to confirm his exit after the 0-0 draw with Leicester City in which he only played 20 minutes after starting the game on the bench. But Maurizio Sarri remains hopeful that the 28-year-old will choose to stay at Stamford Bridge rather join Zinedine Zidane’s team in the Spanish capital. And Di Matteo, who won the Champions League as Chelsea manager in 2012, is adamant his old club will be do...
Barcelona expect Chelsea bid for Coutinho as Hazard edges closer to Madrid move

Barcelona expect Chelsea bid for Coutinho as Hazard edges closer to Madrid move

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League
Barcelona hierarchy are bracing themselves for interest from Chelsea in Philippe Coutinho as they go in search of a replacement for their star Eden Hazard. Goal reports that even though Coutinho wants to remain in Spain despite a disappointing first full season, some members of the club's board of directors are keen to sell this summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Brazilian failed to impress since arriving from Liverpool in a £105 million deal in January 2018, despite playing his part in two Liga title victories. And while he has struggled to fully win over fans in Catalunya, their relationship has suffered in recent weeks since his celebration after scoring against United in the Champions League. Fans were unhappy at him placing his f...
‘I’ve made my decision’ – Hazard all but confirms Real Madrid transfer

‘I’ve made my decision’ – Hazard all but confirms Real Madrid transfer

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has confirmed that he has made a decision on his future at the club, with the Belgian suggesting that he will be leaving Stamford Bridge for Madrid. Talks between Madrid and Chelsea regarding Hazard have been ongoing for some time, though there has been some hope in London that the forward may still sign a new deal, with his current deal set to end last year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea are demanding €130 million for their star player, who came off the bench against Leicester City to make what may be his final Premier League game in a Chelsea shirt. The draw with the Foxes saw Sarri's side secure third place in the table having ensured they would be playing in the Champions League next campaign with a victory over...
Abramovich identifies the player he wants to replace Hazard

Abramovich identifies the player he wants to replace Hazard

Premier League, Transfer Info
Chelsea are reportedly preparing to push ahead with a transfer for Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho as they plan for life after Eden Hazard. The Belgium international is widely expected to leave Stamford Bridge this year having refused to sign a new deal with the club; he has just a year left to run on his current contract and Chelsea fear they will need to cash in. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Real head coach Zinedine Zidane has made Hazard his top transfer target and is ready to make a bid in excess of £100million to land him. Now Spanish radio station Cadena SER claim that Chelsea are set to lose Hazard and will immediately reinvest the funds on Coutinho, transfer ban permitting. The London club are still hopeful that they will be all...
Hazard jokes with Chelsea fans about rejecting Madrid move at club’s award night

Hazard jokes with Chelsea fans about rejecting Madrid move at club’s award night

Premier League, La Liga
Eden Hazard jokingly replied ‘where’s the pen?’ when asked by a Chelsea supporter to sign a new deal at the club’s end-of-canpaign awards night on Friday. It was a clean sweep for the Belgium international as he won Chelsea’s Player of the Year, Players’ Player of the Year and Goal of the Season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No player in Chelsea’s history has ever won all three awards in a single campaign and it could be a lovely end to Hazard’s time at Stamford Bridge with a possible move to Real Madrid on the cards. Chelsea fans want Hazard to stay and one fan made his opinion known at the club’s awards ceremony at the Royal Lancaster hotel in London. After collecting his Player of the Year award, Hazard gave a short interview on stage but be...
Eden Hazard threatens Chelsea board over Madrid summer transfer

Eden Hazard threatens Chelsea board over Madrid summer transfer

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has told the club’s board to honour their commitment of letting him join Real Madrid this summer transfer window. The Belgium international was keen on leaving the club after the World Cup in 2018 and conceded earlier this campaign that he had told the club of his desire to leave. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Maurizio Sarri convinced Hazard to stick with Chelsea for one more year and the club made it clear that they would not stand in his way should he decide to leave for Real Madrid, according to the Sun. Zinedine Zidane’s return to the Bernabeu has convinced Hazard to make a transfer to Madrid this summer but Chelsea want a fee of around £100million. According to the Sun, Chelsea have rejected an opening b...
‘Only Messi or Ronaldo can replace Real Madrid target Hazard at Chelsea’

‘Only Messi or Ronaldo can replace Real Madrid target Hazard at Chelsea’

Premier League, La Liga, Seria A
Wayne Bridge doesn't believe Chelsea are capable of replacing Eden Hazard, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi the only two players who could match his impact for the club. Hazard is one of Madrid's main targets this summer and he has spoken about moving to Real Madrid to play under his idol, Zinedine Zidane. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It is reported the Blues are holding out for £100 million for the Belgium international, with the Belgian keen for the move to go ahead in the summer. Christian Pulisic will be arriving at Stamford Bridge from Borussia Dortmund in a £58m transfer but Bridge doesn't think that anyone, apart from Ronaldo and Messi, could replace Hazard. "If Chelsea lose Hazard, I don't know how they could replace him," Bridge to...
Chelsea board unhappy with Sarri over decision to axe Eden Hazard for Frankfurt

Chelsea board unhappy with Sarri over decision to axe Eden Hazard for Frankfurt

Premier League
Chelsea hierarchy were not happy with Maurizio Sarri’s decision to bench Eden Hazard for Thursday’s clash against Eintracht Frankfurt, according to reports. The Belgium international played 90 minutes in the draw with Manchester United on Sunday but was expected to start for Chelsea’s Europa League semi-final in Germany. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Instead, the Chelsea boss chose to start Eden Hazard on the bench and bring him on in the 61st minute. Chelsea were able to secure a 1-1 draw against Frankfurt with Pedro cancelling out Luka Jovic’s goal. According to The Times, Chelsea board were left ‘baffled and unimpressed’ by Sarri’s decision as they expect Hazard to start every game for the rest of the campaign. Explaining his decision to ...
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