Eden Hazard breaks silence on Chelsea’s return.
Eden Hazard has ruled out a remarkable return to Chelsea this season and says he is resolved to ‘prove himself’ at Real Madrid.
The Belgium international, 30, experienced seven prosperous seasons at Stamford Bridge before departing to join Spanish giants Madrid in 2019.
Hazard won two Premier League titles, the Europa League and FA Cup at Chelsea while proving himself as one of the best players in Europe.
It has been an unconventional narrative for Hazard at the Bernabeu, however, with his form and fitness taking a blow. In two seasons at the club, he has managed to find the back of the net in just five occasions.
Hazard was a component of the Madrid team that succumbed to Chelsea’s defeat in the Champions League semi-finals last month – Thomas Tuchel’s Blues went on to defeat Manchester City 1-0 in Saturday’s final and lift the crown for the second time.
Following Real Madrid’s loss, reports have alleged that Hazard is keen to return to Stamford Bridge to recover his career.
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Reacting to the transfer rumors, Hazard said on Monday:
“I still have a three-year contract with Real Madrid, so going back to England is out of the question.
“Everyone knows that my first two years were not good, so first I want to prove myself at Real Madrid. I will do everything to do that.”
Hazard added:
“I certainly don’t see myself leaving Madrid, given the contract situation.
“I know myself and I know when I’m in shape. If that’s the case, I can give it my all for Real next season. That’s my plan.”
Following a tough campaign, Hazard will aspire to transcend at this summer’s Euros, with Belgium one of the teams anticipated to go deep in the tournament.
Asked whether he is fit and available for Euro 2020, Hazard said:
“I’m fine, I train well and I can do it for another two weeks. I hope to be ready for the first match in Russia.
“Practice matches will do me good, it’s always good to be here with the group. It will be a great tournament to prepare for. I hope everyone is fit, including me. It will do me good to play some games to start well.
“I still have some pain in my thigh and I see what we are doing with the medical team and the manager.
“I couldn’t play the last game with Real Madrid so I had a week off and now it’s time to see if I have to train alone first or no.”
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Eden Hazard breaks silence on Chelsea’s return.
