Neymar quashes Real Madrid rumors, is Hazard move on?
Brazilian footballer Neymar has quashed reports that linked him with a move to Real Madrid. The world's costliest footballer stated that he is staying at Paris Saint-Germain, as he wants to honor his contract. Real sold talisman Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus this summer and are eyeing a marquee signing to replace their record goal-scorer. And now they would have to shift their focus elsewhere.
Real never had any intention to sign Neymar?
Real have, time and again, denied any interest in the 26-year-old. The club stated that if they had any intention of signing the player, a bid would have been made. This means Neymar, who joined PSG from Barcelona last term, will continue to play for the club and will be eyeing Champions League glory. It comes as a shot in the arm for PSG.
What next for Real and Neymar?
Neymar's objective is to win the Champions League and it would be interesting to see how he goes about it this season. However, if Neymar fails to land up the trophy, then media reports would again link him with a move away from the Paris club in 2019. Real have also been linked with Kylian Mbappe, but it also seems out of the equation.
Is Hazard now the only viable option?
Eden Hazard leaving Chelsea for Real Madrid could actually happen. The player, who has spent six years at Stamford Bridge, recently claimed that he is open to leaving the Premier League side. For Real, getting Eden Hazard, irrespective of the amount, looks like the only option and he could be their ideal signing of the summer. There's a lot of buzz surrounding Hazard.
What could Hazard bring to Real?
Hazard is one of the world's leading players, at the moment, and brings a lot to the table. He is a prolific goal-scorer and has excellent dribbling abilities. In counter-attacks, he steals the show with electrifying pace and calmness in front of goal. Hazard is a penalty specialist, who can play in a number of positions. He is a perfect replacement for Ronaldo.
£190 million move on the cards?
Reports claim that a £190 million deal is on the way, which could see the Belgian international, Eden Hazard, leave the Blues for the Madrid giants. If it happens, it would make Eden Hazard the second costliest player in the world, after Neymar.
