Transfer Rumour: Chelsea star Hazard brush aside Real Madrid move

Eden Hazard - Getty

Chelsea top player Eden Hazard has denied reports that he has accepted a money-spinning five-year deal with Spanish giants Real Madrid.


The Belgian's Chelsea contract ends after next season and reports surfaced this week stating that he has agreed to move to the Bernabeu - after speaking directly to their Manager Zinedine Zidane.

Hazard is currently on international duty with Belgium and, when asked about the Real link on Saturday, he smiled and said: “There’s nothing in the reports.

“I’m only focused on tomorrow’s (Sunday) game against Cyprus.

“That’s all I’m thinking about.”

Hazard celebrates goal against Russia with teammates. Belgium won 3 - 1

According to some reports, Chelsea rejected a bid of around £60m for Hazard earlier this month.

If Real Madrid fails in bringing Hazard to the Bernabeu, they will make a move for West Ham’s Felipe Anderson.

Hazard's quality form helped Belgium win their first Euro 2020 qualifier against Russia 3 - 1, netting twice for his country.