The Blues star said he was happy the Blancos boss returned to the game and declined to discuss his future at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea star Eden Hazard admitted he is pleased Zinedine Zidane has returned to Real Madrid, though he declined to address questions over his future as “another month with Chelsea” awaits.
Zidane won three straight Champions League crowns with Madrid before abruptly resigning following their 2018 triumph in Kiev.
After the brief failed tenures of Julen Lopetegui and Santiago Solari saw Madrid lose sight of Barcelona in La Liga and eliminated in both the Champions League and Copa del Rey, the club returned to Zidane, enticing the France legend back for a second stint as the Blancos boss.
And Hazard, a self-professed “supporter of Zidane” says he was pleased to see the legend return, citing how good it is for football and the club’s supporters, though he did note it will make life harder for other teams.
“I am not a Real Madrid player but as a supporter of Zidane, I was very happy that he came back because football needs Zidane,” Hazard told RMC Sport. “For Real it is good, for the supporters of Real it is good.
“But for the other teams, a bit less because Real Madrid with Zinedine Zidane win a lot, so it will be difficult.”
Such comments will no doubt fuel reports Hazard is again looking for an exit from Stamford Bridge to join Madrid.
The star man spoke of his desire to join the Liga giants before the World Cup, and has thus far not committed to a new contract, meaning he can depart the Blues after the end of next season.
But Hazard said he was not interested in discussing what the future holds as the club chases a Champions League place – either through the Premier League top four or through victory in the Europa League, saying he has “another month” with the club.
“My future is not something that I want to talk about right now,” Hazard added.
“There are rumours left and right but for me, I have another month with Chelsea. And the end of the season it could be wonderful if we win the Europa League and qualify for the Champions League for next year.
“We will have to give our all and after that we will see what will happen.”
Saucy11
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Hazard and zidane please take your relationship to the room
Moomin17
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Outside 🙂 Hazard: I’m happy Zidane came back to Real Madrid Inside 😂 Hazard : I'm happy Zidane came back to Me
Smclems
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Hazard is making it easier for Madrid to sign him which is bad for Chelsea, why not learn from courtois who taught he was going to fulfill his dreams only for it to turn to nightmares? look at JT, Drogba, and lampard realmadrid can never give you the respect Chelsea fans gives these legends. Be a man and decide what best for you. loyalty I suggest!
Don_Baba
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To be honest as a football fan, Madrid need Hazard to get their prestige back as the best football club in the world. Eden would be a vital add up including some fine arrivals like Mbappe, Erickson, De gea and Pogba!!
Smclems
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Stop flirting with Madrid, Not all that glitters are gold
Football_Kid
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Man..Just Admit you're joining RM.. It's already too much 😂
Mosanya
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Zidane = Hazard’s Footballing Idol R. Madrid = Favorite Childhood Team If Eden Hazard does leave this summer, he should get nothing but understanding from Chelsea fans. He’s given the club so much.
JohnHalamadrid
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Words from a Man with 2 foot out the door..Just Chelsea holding back his hand...only reason he having push a move yet is cuz he pitty Chelsea..But don't worry hazard they won't tie u down for long..Real Madrid is coming to rescue you..And u will do the same for us..welcome home .#Halamadrid
Mosanya
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We know zidane is hazard football idol, and hazard wants to learn from him, but he should remember Chelsea made him the player he is today, hazard is a great player and a team like real Madrid would love to have him, I just hope Chelsea find his replacement, and hazard dream come true, I just hope Hazard will continue with his brilliant form till the end of the season and not let this transfer saga affect his form, good luck Hazard.
Sadiqyahuza
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we are glad to see him in white shirt #Halamadrid#