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Eden Hazard: Chelsea Can’t Match His Ambitions

Former Chelsea defender Mario Melchiot has predicted that star player Eden Hazard will leave the club when the transfer window reopens this summer. The Blues talisman has been linked with a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid who are keen to replace former player Cristiano Ronaldo. Real Madrid have not been able to sign a direct replacement for the aforementioned Ronaldo who’s the leading goalscorer in their illustrious history. Ronaldo left Real Madrid for Italian champions Juventus last summer and Eden Hazard has been touted as his … [Read more...]

Courtois Talks Up Real Madrid Move For Chelsea Star Again

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is definitely not the toast of Chelsea fans at the moment after he talked up the possibility of Eden Hazard joining him at the Spanish club. Courtois has not hidden his desire for Hazard to join him at Real Madrid. The Belgian international shot-stopper is in his first season at Real Madrid after his controversial exit from Chelsea last summer. With one year left on his then Chelsea contract, Thibaut Courtois forced his exit from Chelsea. When Marseille Will Decide Balotelli’s Future … [Read more...]

Sterling Over Hazard For Real Madrid – Ex-Chelsea Striker

Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has advised Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid to opt for Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling over Blues talisman Eden Hazard. In a chat with the Daily Mail, former Celtic and Chelsea player Sutton praised Raheem Sterling as he revealed that the England international is now a world class player. He further revealed that outgoing European champions Real Madrid should be trying to sign former Liverpool star Sterling ahead of Hazard. Real Madrid are expected to rebuild their team this summer and several … [Read more...]

Chelsea Defender Hints At Hazard Stay

Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has hinted that star player Eden Hazard could stay at the club beyond this summer despite the intense transfer rumours linking him with a move to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. In an interview with media outlet Ekstra Bladet, the Danish international centre back revealed that they have been told that Chelsea won’t be able to sign any players before adding that the West London giants want to keep the players at their disposal. This is as a result of the two-window transfer ban handed out to Chelsea for their … [Read more...]

Hazard Celebrates 100th Belgium Appearance With Goal

Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard was on target on the occasion of his 100th appearance for the Red Devils of Belgium. The 28-year-old scored the opening goal for Belgium as they maintained their perfect start to the qualifiers with an away win over Cyprus. Belgium won 2-0 over the Cypriot team to make it two wins from as many games in their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign. Chelsea star Hazard gave Belgium the lead inside ten minutes before striker Michy Batshuayi added a second goal eight minutes later. Chelsea Keen To Keep Hudson-Odoi On … [Read more...]

Chelsea Talisman Reveals Career Highlight

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has revealed the highlight of his football career till date. The Belgian international talked about his career highlight in a chat with French media outlet L’Equipe. According to him, the World Cup quarterfinal clash with Brazil was the highlight of his career. Belgium beat Brazil 2-1 to qualify for semifinals of last summer’s FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia. Fernandinho (own goal) and Kevin De Bruyne strike gave Belgium a 2-0 lead at the halftime interval before substitute Renato Augusto pulled one back … [Read more...]

Chelsea Forward Denies Real Madrid Agreement

Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard has debunked transfer rumours claiming that he has an agreement in place to join outgoing European champions Real Madrid this summer. Hazard was quick to turn down the widespread transfer rumours when he faced reporters on Saturday in a pre-match press conference ahead of Belgium’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Cyprus on Sunday. The 28-year-old revealed that there’s nothing with Real Madrid before adding that his focus is on the game against Cyprus. Eden Hazard would be hoping to maintain his good form in the … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Denies Rift Rumours With Ronaldo

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has denied widespread rumours that he didn’t get along with Cristiano Ronaldo while both players were at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Bale said to BT Sport’s "What I Wore" that he had no issues with the Portuguese national team skipper. The Welshman also added that he got along well with Cristiano Ronaldo and that the media was trying to create problems where there was none. Gareth Bale could follow Ronaldo out of Real Madrid with reports linking him back to the Premier League. The 29-year-old has been … [Read more...]

Chelsea Fans Taunt Courtois After Costly Mistake vs. Russia

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been subjected to fierce attacks from Chelsea fans after his mistake against Russia in their Euro 2020 qualifier on Thursday night. His mistake was one of the highlights of the game as Belgium saw off Russia via a 3-1 win. Chelsea fans have turned on Courtois after his controversial exit from the club last summer. With one year left on his then Chelsea contract, Thibaut Courtois forced his exit from the club as he sealed a £35m deal to Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid at the start of the … [Read more...]

Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Hazard Hits Brace In Belgium Win

Chelsea fans will be delighted after star player Eden Hazard returned to form while on international duty with the Belgian national team. Hazard and Chelsea had fired blank in the last game before the international break. The Blues were beaten 2-0 by Everton in their Premier League meeting on Sunday evening as Chelsea missed out on the chance to close the gap on their rivals for a top-four spot. Hazard responded to that disappointment with Chelsea by scoring a brace to help Belgium to a 3-1 home win over Russia in the first game of their … [Read more...]

Chelsea Talisman ‘Not Working’ On Real Madrid Transfer

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has debunked transfer rumours that he has set his sights on a move to outgoing European champions Real Madrid this summer. In an exclusive interview with VTM Nieuws, Chelsea talisman Hazard revealed that he’s not working on a transfer to Real Madrid. The 28-year-old was however quick to point out that he won’t mind leaving Chelsea. He also said that his immediate focus is to win the Europa League trophy with the Blues. Chelsea have been handed a relatively easy draw in the quarterfinals. Solskjaer must … [Read more...]

They Function Like A Five-A-Side Team – Liverpool Legend Rips Into Chelsea

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has slammed Chelsea after their disappointing 2-0 defeat to Everton in their Premier League clash on Sunday evening. Everton secured their first league win at home in over two months with an impressive victory over Champions League-chasing Chelsea. The last home win for the Toffees was in January against South Coast club Bournemouth. Everton were buoyed by a timid second-half performance from Chelsea with Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson getting the goals for the Toffees just after the halftime interval. … [Read more...]

Chelsea Keen To Keep Hudson-Odoi On One Condition

Former European champions Chelsea will keep wantaway winger Callum Hudson-Odoi at the club on one condition according to the publication from popular English news portal The Sun. It was revealed that the Blues will keep the England junior international at the club if star player Eden Hazard leaves the club. Belgian international star Hazard has not signed a new contract at Chelsea with just over a year left on his current deal at the club. Chelsea might be tempted to sell him when the transfer window reopens in the summer as they risk … [Read more...]

Chelsea Still Lack Cutting Edge – Sarri

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is adamant that his side still lack the required ruthlessness in front of goal despite the fact that they thrashed Dynamo Kyiv FC of Ukraine 8-0 on aggregate in their last 16 tie. While speaking ahead of the Blues’ Premier League clash with hosts Everton, Italian tactician Sarri pointed out that his players have to improve their efficiency in front of goals. Sarri had earlier faulted his attackers in the aftermath of the 1-1 draw at home to newly promoted Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers in their … [Read more...]

Chelsea Players Fear For Possible Hazard Exit

Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri has revealed that the players are fearful that star forward Eden Hazard might leave the club for Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid when the transfer window reopens in the summer. Emerson told Sky Sports that the Chelsea players are scared that the Belgian international could walk out on the club this summer with his current Blues deal expected to run out next summer. Eden Hazard has less than 18 months on his present Chelsea contract meaning that the club might need to make a decision of either selling or … [Read more...]

Sarri Slams ‘Disastrous’ Pitch Ahead Of Kiev Clash

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has berated the pitch ahead of the Blues’ Europa League last 16 second leg clash with Dynamo Kiev on Thursday night. In his pre-match thoughts, Sarri told reporters that the Olympic Stadium pitch in Kiev is bad and his player Willian also echoed his opinion on the match venue. According to Sarri, the Kiev pitch is a disaster. Chelsea are one of the major contenders to win the Europa League this term and they are in a fantastic position to secure qualification for the quarterfinals. Why Arsenal are handed … [Read more...]

No Real Madrid Talk From Hazard – Chelsea Teammate

Chelsea winger Willian has provided a big update on the widespread transfer rumours linking teammate Eden Hazard with a move to Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid. In his recent interview monitored by Goal, Brazilian international Willian revealed that Eden Hazard has not publicly talked about the possibility of signing for Real Madrid. Belgian international Hazard has previously hinted about a dream move to Real Madrid. The 28-year-old has been in very good form for Chelsea this season in the Blues’ quest for honor in both the Premier … [Read more...]

Betting Preview: Dynamo Kiev vs Chelsea: Away Win On The Cards

Premier League giants Chelsea are in a fantastic position in the Europa League ahead of their last 16 second half clash with Ukrainian club Dynamo Kiev on Thursday. West London giants Chelsea are one step closer to the quarterfinals after they won the first leg 3-0 courtesy goals from Pedro Rodriguez, Willian and Callum Hudson-Odoi. The Blues showed why they are considered one of the favourites to win the Europa League in their first leg meeting with their Ukrainian opponents. Chelsea could have scored at least six goals against the … [Read more...]

£80m Chelsea Target Is Not For Sale

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has ruled out a possible exit for young winger Jadon Sancho despite the widespread transfer reports linking him with a move back to the Premier League. He has been linked with a move to West London giants Chelsea as a possible replacement for wantaway Blues player Eden Hazard who could leave Stamford Bridge this summer amidst strong interest from Real Madrid. Manchester United are also interested in him with the Red Devils ready to spend as much as £80m on him. Zorc told German newspaper … [Read more...]

Chelsea Need Hazard To Win Trophies – Club Legend

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has revealed that the Blues need players like Eden Hazard to win major trophies like the Premier League and the Champions League. In his recent interview monitored by popular media outlet Goal, Didier Drogba pointed out the importance of keeping Hazard at Stamford Bridge. Drogba went on to say that he would understand if the Belgian international opts to seal a transfer to Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid at the end of the season. The former Chelsea striker was responding to questions about the long-term … [Read more...]

Real Madrid Make Contact For £100m Chelsea Talisman

European champions Real Madrid have reportedly made the first contact with Chelsea in their quest to sign Blues talisman Eden Hazard when the transfer window reopens in the summer. This is according to the report from trusted media portal Goal. It was revealed that the possibility of Hazard moving to Real Madrid in the summer has soared following the appointment of his football idol as the new manager at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The Belgian international star has previously talked about how he idolised Zinedine Zidane while he was … [Read more...]

23-Year-Old Chelsea Target Opts For Man United Transfer

Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio favours a move to three-time European champions Manchester United according to reports coming out of the Spanish media. Don Balon claim that the Spaniard favours a move to Manchester United over other clubs if he decides to leave Real Madrid. Spanish international Marco Asensio has been previously linked with a move to Chelsea as a possible replacement for wantaway Blues talisman Eden Hazard with recent reports suggesting that the player could be used by Real Madrid as a makeweight in a possible deal for … [Read more...]

Tottenham Encouraged To Make Sensational Move For Chelsea Target

North London giants Tottenham Hotspur have been told to make a move for former player Gareth Bale who’s having a torrid time in Spain. Real Madrid forward Bale has been linked with a return to the Premier League in the wake of his struggles with the European champions. Manchester United, former club Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have all been mentioned as a possible transfer destination for the Welsh international star. Earlier reports claim that Chelsea could sign Gareth Bale as a replacement for wantaway Blues talisman Eden Hazard who’s … [Read more...]

Chelsea Are Ready For Top-Four War

Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard has revealed that the Blues are ready for the top-four war between now and the rest of the season. The Belgian international told Chelsea TV that they will try and get as many points as possible between now and the end of the season. Chelsea boosted their bid for the top four places on the Premier League table with two successive wins over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham. The Blues got the better of Tottenham Hotspur via a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge courtesy goals from Pedro Rodriguez and Kieran … [Read more...]

Chelsea Open Contract Talks With £100m-rated Attacker

West London giants Chelsea have opened contract talks with talismanic attacker Eden Hazard. This is according to the publication from French media outlet Le 10 Sport which claimed that the Blues want to secure the future of the Belgian international player. Eden Hazard has less than 18 months on his Chelsea contract and he has been linked with a move to Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid. Recent reports had claimed that Chelsea will only sell Eden Hazard for at least £100m if he fails to sign a new deal this summer. No Juventus … [Read more...]