Leading clubs across Europe continue to monitor the in-form Belgian, but a former Blues star remains confident he will not leave Stamford Bridge
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien hopes Eden Hazard stays at the club and continues his impressive form.
Hazard was tipped to leave Stamford Bridge during the transfer window, with Real Madrid said to be interested, after admitting in July he was tempted to try "something different".
However, the Belgium star later said he was happy to stay and has been exceptional under Maurizio Sarri this season, scoring seven goals in eight Premier League appearances and netting a stunning Carabao Cup winner against Liverpool.
Hazard will have just one year left on his contract when the post-season transfer window opens in 2019, but Essien, who won eight major trophies with the Blues, is hopeful over his future.
"First of all, it's still good to have him with us, he's such a good footballer," he told Omnisport. "He had a very fantastic World Cup and he came back and he's been doing very well at the moment.
"Hopefully, he will carry the team until the end [of the season] and we will see. When you're playing well, the big clubs will start coming. As I know, he's happy at Chelsea so, hopefully, he can stay as long as he can."
Chelsea's 3-0 win over Southampton on Sunday moved them on to 20 points from their first eight games, with only Manchester City ahead of them in the table on goal difference.
Essien, twice a Premier League champion with the London club, is confident they can sustain a title challenge this term.
"It's been good. They have had a very good start," said the 35-year-old.
"They are playing very good football at the moment, winning games. Fingers crossed that will continue to the end.
"They can win it. The Premier League is there to be won, so fingers crossed."
B-bek CR
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But he revealed that Real Madrid is his dream... 😁
Wiyir
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Its high time players learn from the mistakes of colleagues ,Bakayoko was a hero at Monaco what happened when he crossed to Chelsea? Coutinho was the best player in Liverpool but forced his way to Barcelona where he has become the bench warmer, lately Alexis Sanchez the best player in Arsenal decided to follow money to MANU where is football now, what about Pogba consistent at Juventus but decided to come back to his mother club what is his experience now? Those who decides to learn should do so but those who will to take the risk should also try it after all God helps those who helps themselves.
ThankgodAgada
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Our Legend, Hero , Soldier and leader was Super Frank Lambard, we want a player who thinks only Chelsea this guy made his mind let him go, players came and go , I was 3 when I started supporting Chelsea and it was 2001, I watched many many players came go last was captain JT young players will and they will better than him, Chelsea is not one man Team Amd We Will Not A One Man Team.
you were 3 when you started supporting Chelsea.....wow this is amazing. Chelsea board need to give u an accolades, such a wonderful supporter
Vikably
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Be part of the legend
Peucest
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Our Legend, Hero , Soldier and leader was Super Frank Lambard, we want a player who thinks only Chelsea this guy made his mind let him go, players came and go , I was 3 when I started supporting Chelsea and it was 2001, I watched many many players came go last was captain JT young players will and they will better than him, Chelsea is not one man Team Amd We Will Not A One Man Team.
poaceintuy
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don't go hazard plz [Chelsea][Chelsea][Chelsea][Chelsea][Chelsea]
yocabrt
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real Madrid club if you take Eden hazard you will go to the bottom of the table, bet it. Eden hazard we the fans of Chelsea club we congratulate you. Stay at Stratford bridge and win the ballon d'or.
Cubblo
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if eden stay under sarri then he can win the ballon d or.
Cooalmr
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u have to stay the team is willing to pay u 300.000 a week.
Elsa98
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I'm very happy that he's going through a very good moment with chelsea.
Cooalmr
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I'm already missing u Hazard. please still with us. long live the blues.
Tedimotz
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You will regret you can't see your friend from first choice to second
herryx
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Dear hazard. I hope you don't leave this soon. In fact I'm starting to miss you. You are a blue Family. Let it stay that way 💙if yu wanna try something new then all the best
kusdilorsz
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Me as your fan am also happy to see you playing with confident
Jisceirtuy
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some of us will fall into coma od it happens.
jopcklnptz
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OH my incoming world best Hazard please stay with Chelsea. All the prayers that forced their way out of the club never find their success in the club. so please stay
Tituspeacekalunga
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very much happy
domamrsy
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Eden, die hearted Chelsea funs will die if you leave Chelsea, some body like me so I beg be part of our legends and God will bless you
veklmu
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We need u mor Hazard,
nicardio
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hazard is happy with the club he might stay we dont know
Jirkkerr
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hazard must wait till the end of the season. he's already a goal king in England.
This season will be a wonderful season for him.
zoeaeilprt
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hazard must wait till the end of the season. he's already a goal king in England.
daybdekno
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i agree with him.
Alfred Appiah
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Another Chelsea legend Michael Essien giving the supporters some assurance about Eden Hazard future and we hope and pray we don't lose the best player in Europe at the moment.
kitpstz
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Eden 10 the best is yet to come from you
Deyadilmos
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stay blessed eden because all eyes are on you bro
bloupaan2
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hazard is happy at chelsea fc and will stay at form
Chetachukwu
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Hazard need to came down Chelsea is your home..... Real Madrid leave us allow
midestivah
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How do Essien know about that?
do you know how many times he visit Stamford bridge this season?
Chetachukwu
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Hazard is happy at Chelsea fc.... Real Madrid is enemies of progress
Perkings
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How do Essien know about that?
Babysong
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Leaving the team is for the challenge, like CR7 did
opportun
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Don't go any where, we will give the trophy to you
Rojetked
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He is the king in England, but considering the form of Bale, we know that they will usually screw
popola
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Love him more if he can stay in the team all the time
Hobart
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Believing that he can be a better player in the future.
Bartholonew
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Stay in the team! We need you
Lorenlous
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He can't save Rm anyway
balcony
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Yes, but it's still his dream to move to RM
Schwein0731
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He has already had EPL title and it's still hard for him to win UCL in chelsea
ManuelAlgebra
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Sure He's Happy and ready to set records😁😁😁🔥🔥🔥🔥