Eden Hazard confirms it’s goodbye after inspiring Chelsea to Europa League triumph
Eden Hazard admits that he has probably played his final game for Chelsea after leading the club to Europa League glory.
The Belgian, who looks set to join Real Madrid soon, struck twice in the 4-1 victory over Arsenal in Baku.
Eden Hazard's Chelsea Career.
2 Europa League titles
2 Premier Leagues
1 FA Cup
1 League Cup352 matches
110 goals
92 assistsThank you for everything @hazardeden10 ? pic.twitter.com/dol4WT1uB2
— The Blues (@TheBlues___) May 29, 2019
And after the game, he finally confirmed what Chelsea fans had been dreading.
“I think it’s a goodbye,” he told BT Sport. “But in football you never know.
“My dream was to play in the Premier League. I think it’s time for a new challenge.
I’ve made my decision. Now it depends on the clubs. Both clubs.
“You will know in the next few days.”
‘I think it’s goodbye’
Eden Hazard appears to confirm his exit from Chelsea this summer
— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) May 29, 2019
Hazard score two goals and delivered one assist in the Final against Arsenal. His contract with Chelsea expires in 2020 and it’s now clear that he won’t sign an extension, so the London-based club will be forced to sell him unless they want to see him leaving as a free agent in just 12 months.
Eden Hazard vs Arsenal
Shots: 3
Shots OT: 3
Goals: 2
Assist: 1
KeyP: 5
PS%: 86.4
Touches: 78Going out the way he came in! Thank you prince? pic.twitter.com/dEzAudk3Pn
— micele_leita?? (@MiceleLeita) May 29, 2019
Real Madrid are expected to spend €100 million on his signing, although they could somehow try to make it cheaper by finding a way to include midfielder Mateo Kovacic in the deal.