Eden Hazard’s Premier League candidates are concerned about his fitness as they consider a move for the injury-plagued free agent following his departure from Real Madrid
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Eden Hazard’s proposed return to the Premier League has been hampered by concerns over his fitness.
The former Chelsea striker is a free agent having left Real Madrid earlier this summer following a forgettable stint in Spain where he made just 30 LaLiga starts in four years.
Hazard built a reputation as one of the best players in the world during his spell at Stamford Bridge, convincing Real to spend £89 million to sign him in 2019.
Mailsport understands that there have been varying levels of interest in Hazard from a number of clubs in England in recent weeks.
However, concerns over Hazard’s fitness are believed to be an emerging factor as clubs consider whether they will fulfill their interest.
English teams interested in Eden Hazard are concerned about the Belgian star’s condition
Hazard was plagued with injuries at Real Madrid, leaving him unable to live up to his massive price tag
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Hazard has been dogged by lingering negativity about his body during his stay in the Spanish capital, amid claims about his weight management.
In an interview with French media in 2019, Hazard admitted that he had reported for pre-season at Madrid overweight: “I’m not going to hide it, but when I’m on vacation, I’m on vacation.
“I had gained five kilos, I’m the type that gains weight quickly and loses weight so quickly if I’m careful.”
Reports in France indicate that Hazard is now retiring at the age of 32.
As he is a free agent, clubs can still sign Hazard after Friday’s transfer deadline and that scenario could still emerge as an option for clubs if they are convinced of the winger’s fitness.
The striker endured four poor years at the club before tearing up his deal by mutual consent
His hairdresser revealed on Instagram that the winger has turned down six teams this summer
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