Real Madrid and ex-Chelsea star Eden Hazard have mutually agreed to end their relationship on Saturday.
The ex-Chelsea star Eden Hazard who have struggled with injuries since his move to the Spanish club side in 2019 made just six appearances 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’.
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.
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.