Real Madrid will present its new forward to the international football community after the Europa League final match on May 29.
Rabat – The Belgium football star, Eden Hazard, who currently plays with Chelsea is preparing to join Real Madrid, to strengthen its attack line.
According to France daily sports newspaper, L’Equipe, Real Madrid has signed Hazard for a €100 million fee and will announce it officially after the Europa League final match between Chelsea and Arsenal on May 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Since Ronaldo’s departure, Hazard has been viewed as a replacement for the five-time Ballon d’Or holder.
In 37 appearances this season, Hazard scored 16 goals and made 15 assists to be awarded the Playmaker Trophy on Sunday after Chelsea tied with Leicester city with no goals scored.
During Sunday’s match, Chelsea fans lifted up banners reading, ‘EDEN HAZARD BLEEDS BLUE. CHELSEA IS YOUR HOME.’
In the World Cup, the 28-year-old attacking midfielder led his Belgian team to several victories against football giants as he scored the second goal for Belgium in the ranking match against England offering his country’s the third place globally.
In 2012, Hazard left the French football club, FC Lille, to join Chelsea for a €37 million deal.