BREAKING NEWS: Real Madrid agree to RIP UP Eden Hazard’s contract a year early to bring an end to his nightmare spell in Spain… with RETIREMENT now ‘an option’ for 32-year-old Belgian
- Eden Hazard’s contract at Madrid has been terminated by mutual agreement
- The Belgian winger had endured a nightmare spell with the Spanish giants
- Reports now suggest that retirement has become ‘an option’ for the Belgian
Eden Hazard’s nightmare spell at Real Madrid will finally come to an end after the two parties mutually agreed to terminate his contract on Saturday.
The Belgian winger had failed to live up to expectations since joining the club from Chelsea in 2019 and made just six appearances in the Spanish top-flight this year.
In a statement on their website, the club said: ‘Real Madrid CF and Eden Hazard have reached an agreement whereby the player will be released 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’.
Belgian winger Eden Hazard will leave Real Madrid after his contracted was terminated
The winger made just six appearances for Carlo Ancelotti’s side throughout the season
So much had been expected of the exciting Belgian talent but with just seven goals in four years, it’s fair to say he’s struggled in Spain.
With such a poor return from his 76 appearances for Los Blancos, it’s understandable why the Spanish giants have decided to let him leave for free.
It’s a sorry end to his Madrid career having become the club’s record arrival following his move from Chelsea for a fee that could’ve risen to £150million.
Reports from The Athletic suggest that retirement could be ‘an option’ for the 32-year-old.
Having struggled with injuries across the past few years, it’s no wonder that some teams may be reluctant to take another gamble on the Belgian.
The 32-year-old missed 78 games through injury during his four years at the Spanish giants
Over his four years in Spain, Hazard missed 78 games through injury with ankle injuries and hamstring issues the most prominent problems.
As noted in the club’s farewell statement for Hazard, the Belgian picked up eight trophies during his time in Madrid but played a bit-part role in all of them.
There can be much disappointment when looking back on Hazard’s time in Spain given the drop in performance levels from his stint at Chelsea.
During seven years at Stamford Bridge, the Belgian recorded 110 goals and 92 assists from 352 appearances and dazzled fans with his antics on west London pitch.
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