Real Madrid sign Eden Hazard from Chelsea: Details here
Belgian striker Eden Hazard on Saturday completed his move to Spanish giants Real Madrid, thus ending his seven-year stint with Chelsea. While the official price has not been revealed yet, there are reports that he could be their most expensive signing in history. He is also reported to have signed a five-year contract. Here are further details on his move to the Spanish capital.
Hazard completes dream move to Madrid
Hazard could have cost around €145 million: Reports
Hazard's contract ran one more year, allowing the club to extract big bucks for him. He has reportedly cost Los Blancos around €100 million, along with €45 million extra. As a result, he is their most expensive signing after Gareth Bale (€101 million, 2013) and Cristiano Ronaldo (€94 million, 2009). He is their third signing of the season after Eder Militao and Luka Jovic.
Chelsea director respects Hazard's decision to pursue fresh challenge
"Although it is with sadness we say goodbye to Eden- and we made it absolutely clear to him the club wished him to stay- we respect the decision he has made to take on a new challenge," said Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia.
Chelsea bid adieu to Hazard
Hazard had a glorious career at Chelsea
Chelsea signed Hazard from Lille in 2012, as he enjoyed a very successful career in London. Having played 352 matches, he scored 110 goals, while the last season was his most successful at the club, scoring 21 in 52 matches. In total, he won six silverware with the Blues, alongside winning a number of individuals accolades over the years.
Hazard sends heart-warming thanks and goodbye to Chelsea fans
Hazard's move to Madrid comes at the right time
Hazard ended the season with a bang following the UEFA Europa League win this season, asides his best performance for Chelsea. Thus, the author feels that his move to Madrid could not have come at a better time. While he might be a hit at Madrid, we feel he would certainly shoulder much more responsibility, as the club is enduring a rough patch.
Hazard eyes UEFA Euro Qualifiers with Belgium
As Hazard prepares for his new life in Spain, he has some other business to take care of prior to that. Hazard is scheduled to be a part of Belgium's UEFA Euro Qualifiers tonight, against Kazakhstan (12.15 AM, Sunday) and against Scotland on Tuesday (12.15 AM, Wednesday). Following his international duty, he would be officially revealed by Madrid sometime next week.
