Is Eden Hazard retiring?

AN announcement of another shock exit from the Real Madrid team has shocked the football world.

Eden Hazard’s contract with Real Madrid has been terminated ahead of the initial end date. Read on to find out why.

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Is Eden Hazard retiring?

Eden Hazard was transferred from Chelsea to Real Madrid in 2019 in their most expensive transfer ever.

The midfielder was bought for a whopping £100 million on a four year contract.

However, after four seasons of little playing time and injuries, the footballer has been dropped by Real Madrid.

A statement confirmed the departure: “Real Madrid C. F. and Eden Hazard have reached an agreement by which the player is disassociated from the club as of June 30, 2023.

“Eden Hazard has been part of our club for four seasons, in which he has won 8 titles: 1 European Cup, 1 Club World Cup, 1 European Super Cup, 2 Leagues, 1 Copa del Rey and 2 Spanish Super Cups.

“Real Madrid wants to express its affection for Eden Hazard and wishes him and his entire family the best of luck in this new stage.”

Since news of Eden’s departure broke, football fans have wondered where the midfielder will go next.

So far, only one club is believed to have reached out to the midfielder, but he has been approached by MLS team Vancouver Whitecaps.

What clubs has Eden Hazard played for?

The Belgian player played football from his youth until he reached the professional level.

He made his professional football debut in 2007 with Lille where he appeared 147 times and scored 36 times.

He was bought by Chelsea in 2012 where his legendary status was earned.

Here he won the UEFA League in his first season with the club and Young Player of the Year in his second.

Then he left for Real Madrid in 2019, a contract that ended prematurely after four tough seasons of injuries.

What has Eden Hazard said about his future?

Some reports indicate that he intends to retire from professional football for good.

The fact that he can speak Spanish well and is happy in Spain is one possible reason why he may retire.