Eden Hazard’s Retirement Plans
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After concluding his contract with Real Madrid, Eden Hazard, now a free agent, has been the subject of interest from various clubs this summer, as reported by Goal.com . However, no team has succeeded in persuading him to join their ranks. Additionally, English clubs are now concerned about his fitness level and how quickly he potentially could come back to Premier League level.
Despite a challenging period at Real Madrid, marked by injuries, the Belgian still holds market value. Initial inquiries were made well before his tenure at Madrid concluded. Al-Hilal and a Major League Soccer club made contact and initial talks, though no substantial progress was made. Following the expiration of his Real Madrid contract, the Saudi Pro League and MLS clubs rekindled their interest this summer.
“I’d retire if I was Eden Hazard, he’s one of Real Madrid’s biggest flops of all-time”
Recently, Botafogo, the Brazilian club owned by John Textor, to acquire Hazard's services. However, the former Chelsea player turned down the offer. Various agents also reached out to his circle in an effort to present him to French clubs, including OGC Nice, Olympique de Marseille, and LOSC. Regrettably, these endeavors proved unsuccessful. The question remains: what is Eden Hazard's current mindset?
His intention is to step away from professional football and retire, even in the face of encouragement and counsel from those around him to continue playing. Additionally, one of his representatives recently engaged with prominent Turkish clubs, proposing an intriguing new challenge for the 32-year-old. Nevertheless, Hazard remains steadfast in his decision for now, making the most of his free time to be with his family. Ultimately, the decision lies with him.