Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard ‘retired at 32’ and has yet to sign for a new club after leaving Real Madrid – despite his advisers trying to talk him out
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Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard is reportedly set to announce his retirement at the age of 32.
Hazard has been without a club since his contract with Real Madrid expired at the end of last season.
According to Get football news FranceAlthough Hazard is in the interest of clubs, his intention is now to retire.
Hazard has been linked with a move to MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps and clubs in the Saudi Pro League and there have also been suggestions of a return to France, where he previously excelled for Lille.
His hairdresser recently claimed that Hazard has turned down approaches from six clubs.
Former Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard is reportedly set to retire at the age of 32
Hazard had an excellent spell at Chelsea, for whom he played between 2012 and 2019
Hazard endured a challenging period at Real Madrid, where he often struggled with his form and fitness.
In December last year, after Belgium’s exit from the World Cup, Hazard announced his retirement from international football.
Last season he was only allowed to play six league matches for Real and in total he scored just seven goals in 76 appearances for the club.
Hazard fared significantly better during his time at Chelsea, where he regularly excelled with outstanding performances.
He played 352 games for the Blues and scored 110 goals, while providing 92 assists.
During his spell at Stamford Bridge, he won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup, the League Cup and two Europa Leagues.
Hazard won a string of trophies with Real Madrid, including the Champions League, and he also won the Ligue 1 and Coupe de France double title with Lille in 2011.
On the international scene, he made 126 appearances for Belgium and scored 33 goals, with only Romelu Lukaku scoring more for the country.
The winger retired from international football following his elimination at the Belgian World Cup