Chelsea star confirms: “I won’t go” amid Real Madrid rumours

19 ago 2018

Eden Hazard has been strongly linked with a move away from Chelsea this summer, ever since Real Madrid sold Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus for €110 million. Madrid have been attempting to sign a replacement, yet every time they get close, they are either priced-out-of or denied a move for some reason or another.

Real Madrid were not entirely discouraged by Chelsea’s €200 million plus price-tag of Eden Hazard, yet the winger has himself confirmed that he will not be leaving Stamford Bridge.

Speaking to RMC Sport, Hazard said:

“Everybody knows what I have said after the World Cup but I’m happy here. A lot has been said. A lot of stupidity too. But at the moment I’m happy. I have two years left on my contract and we’ll see what happens. Leaving this year? I won’t go. The transfer market in England is closed. Clubs can still sell players, but not sign new ones anymore. It would be a bit strange that they would sell me now while they can’t sign a replacement.”

These comments came after Chelsea beat Arsenal 3-2 at Stamford Bridge yesterday, after throwing away a 2-2 lead before Marcos Alonso came to the rescue to score the Blues’ winner.

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