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EPL: Eden Hazard takes final decision on returning to Chelsea

Afnews Editor

Jun 01, 2021

Real Madrid star, Eden Hazard, has ruled out any possibility of making a return to Chelsea this summer.

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Reports in Spain had earlier claimed that the Belgium international is looking to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season and his preference is to return to Chelsea.

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Hazard joined Real Madrid from Chelsea in a £130 million deal in 2019, but he is now seen as a flop by many Real Madrid fans, having struggled to make an impact during his time in the Spanish capital.

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The 30-year-old started only seven games in La Liga this season, while Los Blancos ended the campaign without a trophy for the first time since 2010.

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Reacting to the development, Hazard said he is determined to 'prove himself' at Real Madrid.

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"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,ÔÇØ Hazard said at a Belgium press conference ahead of Euro 2020.

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Hazard added: "I certainly don't see myself leaving Madrid, given the contract situation.

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"I know myself and I know when I am in shape. If that is the case, I can give it my all for Real next season. That is my plan.ÔÇØ

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