Former Chelsea star Brian Laudrup says ‘Eden Hazard is preparing for Real Madrid move’
Belgian superstar has been linked with a switch to the Galacticos for months and is being eyed as a successor to Cristiano Ronaldo
EDEN HAZARD will leave Chelsea to join Real Madrid, according to ex-Blues star Brian Laudrup.
The Galacticos sent shockwaves around the world when they sold Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus this week for £88million.
A number of players have been linked with filling the huge void left by the Portuguese ace.
But Laudrup insists it will be the 27-year-old Belgian attacker who will be heading to the Spanish capital from the Premier League after his outstanding performances at the World Cup.
He told : “I spoke to Eden Hazard a few days ago, he is preparing for a move to Real Madrid and it is a good move both for him and for Real.
“Again in Russia, he proved how good he is.”
Hazard has done little to stop the speculation over his future and hinted a move to Madrid would be of interest to him.
He told last month: “I think Real is everyone's dream. For now, it's the World Cup.
“As I have said at least 100 times, I am at Chelsea and for the moment nobody has made me an offer.”
The Belgian’s situation at Stamford Bridge has been complicated for months with his relationship with Antonio Conte believed to be strained.
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But the Italian’s reign at Chelsea was finally ended on Friday when he was sacked four days after beginning pre-season training with the team.
Former Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri has been unveiled as his replacement today, signing a three-year contract.
And his former Napoli midfielder Jorghino became the second new arrival at the Bridge today, joining in a deal worth up to £57million.
It remains to be seen whether their arrivals will help to keep Hazard at the FA Cup winners.