He’s off then. That looks in little doubt following comments made this week.
What’s more, Eden Hazard’s team-mates at Chelsea will know the score. They’ll have chatted to their mate in training, asked him what’s going on and heard all about the interest from Real Madrid.
And I can guess the response: “Oh, fantastic mate! Really pleased for you. Can you put a word in for me?”
Who, after all, doesn’t want to wear that famous white shirt, or indeed the blue and red of Barcelona? It’s every professional’s dream, no matter their background or nationality. Not many turn down the Spanish giants.
And it would be harsh to deny Hazard his move, having helped Chelsea win a couple of titles.
Talking of which, the Belgian could disrupt City’s agenda with some magic here. If the right Chelsea turn up, you can’t rule them out.
