Chelsea forward Eden Hazard is set to sign for Real Madrid and his move to Los Blancos will be sealed in the coming days. The three parties - Chelsea, Madrid and the player himself - are close to reaching a total agreement and the Belgium international will soon travel to Madrid, where he will stay for the next six seasons. As MARCA has learned, Zinedine Zidane gave his approval for the transfer last week after taking into consideration the needs of Madrid's current squad. The Frenchman is fond of Hazard's skills, including his pace and speed, all characteristics that the current side lack. Madrid first approached the Blues last summer as they looked to acquire the 28-year-old, but Chelsea asked for 200 million euros and Los Blancos withdrew their interest. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid and Chelsea close to reaching an agreement for Hazard
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Zinedine Zidane flutters eyes at Real Madrid target Eden Hazard again
Zinedine Zidane remained tight-lipped on who he is eyeing as part of his summer overhaul this summer, but hailed Real Madrid target Eden Hazard as “a fantastic player”. The Spanish giants have long admired the Chelsea playmaker and are looking to step up their interest following the return of Zidane as manager. Recent reports have suggested that the Bernabeu club have opened initial discussions with Chelsea regarding a potential move for the Belgian maestro. But Zidane was keen to brush those reports away, although he went on to praise the Stamford Bridge hero. When asked if there’s a possibility Hazard could sign this summer, Zidane replied: ”I’m not going to give my personal opinion. We will see at the end of the season." He added: ”He's a player I have always appreciated. ”Everyone knows that. He has played in France, I have watched him a lot and I know him personally. He is a fantastic player." Chelsea, meanwhile, have told Real Madrid … [Read more...] about Zinedine Zidane flutters eyes at Real Madrid target Eden Hazard again
I’ve always appreciated Hazard, says Real Madrid boss Zidane
Zinedine Zidane has admitted his admiration for Eden Hazard as Real Madrid continue to be linked with the Chelsea forward.Zidane’s side will host Eibar on Saturday but attention in the Spanish capital is already turning to the summer transfer window.Madrid are expected to undertake a major rebuilding job after a disappointing season, with the European champions starting the weekend 13 points behind rivals Barcelona in LaLiga.Asked if Madrid might seek to lure Hazard from west London, Zidane said: “I will not give my personal opinion about what may happen because the season has not ended, but I’ve always appreciated him.“I’ve seen him a lot since I was playing in France. He’s fantastic.”An overhaul of the squad will come with Zidane as yet unable to transform Madrid’s fortunes since his return as coach. They go into Saturday’s game on the back of a 2-1 loss away to Valencia on Wednesday night. Madrid’s season is effectively … [Read more...] about I’ve always appreciated Hazard, says Real Madrid boss Zidane
Zidane: This year Real Madrid have had problems scoring, but things will change
Looking ahead to Saturday's test against Eibar, Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane lamented his side's lack of goals as the deciding factor in poor results this season. Over the course of the campaign so far, Madrid have only hit the back of the net 53 times in LaLiga Santander, 26 goals less than leaders Barcelona, with Los Blancos' top scorer being Karim Benzema on just 15 goals. "Next year we will see what we can do regarding goals," Zidane told the press. "This year has cost us and there is the data to back it up. "We have to accept that this year we have had problems scoring, and that's it. But we will change things. "You have the proof with regards to what these players have achieved in recent years, and club needs to start winning again. That's why I'm here. "There are eight games left, and we are going to finish well because of the fans. But don't forget what the players have done. "It seems like I am angry, but I'm not, I just speak with conviction." Zidane was … [Read more...] about Zidane: This year Real Madrid have had problems scoring, but things will change
Real Madrid finalise Eibar preparations in cold and rainy Valdebebas
Valdebebas was hit by some autumnal weather on Friday as Real Madrid prepared for their Saturday meeting with Eibar under Zinedine Zidane's orders. The defeat at Valencia leaves Los Blancos 13 points off Barcelona, the same tally that existed at this point last season - 76-63 then and 70-57 now - though there is the harsh reality in the capital that the season's final two months are going to be long. Zidane and his players worked from 11 o'clock in preparation for a match in which they will be without the suspended Marcelo, as well as Marcos Llorente, Dani Carvajal, Thibaut Courtois and Vinicius Junior who are all injured. Sergio Reguilon will likely return to the starting XI and he is the only fit player, along with Jesus Vallejo, who hasn't had any minutes in Zidane's three games back on the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu bench after being key for Santiago Solari. Carvajal did train again with the group at the beginning, meaning the coach had 23 players to work with. Of those, 22 were … [Read more...] about Real Madrid finalise Eibar preparations in cold and rainy Valdebebas