Belgium's talented footballer, Eden Hazard, will be departing Real Madrid by the end of this month, a year ahead of his contract's expiration. Hazard, who previously enjoyed a successful spell at Chelsea, joined the La Liga giants in 2019. Unfortunately, injuries plagued much of his time at the club. Throughout his tenure, Hazard scored seven goals in 76 appearances, with ten of those coming in various competitions during the 2022/23 season. Despite his struggles, Hazard contributed to Real Madrid's trophy cabinet, securing two La Liga titles, one Champions League, and one Copa Del Rey.
Real Madrid officially confirmed that Hazard would be leaving the club after their final match of the season on June 4. In their statement, they acknowledged his four-season tenure at the club, during which he contributed to winning eight titles, including the European Cup, Club World Cup, European Super Cup, two leagues, one Copa del Rey, and two Spanish Super Cups. Real Madrid expressed their gratitude and well wishes to Hazard and his family for the future.
The departure of the 32-year-old midfielder will alleviate Real Madrid's wage bill for the upcoming season, potentially enabling the club to pursue a new forward. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has indicated that he anticipates several new faces joining the team. While there have been reports suggesting retirement as an option for Hazard, no final decision has been made. Hazard's underwhelming performance at the World Cup in Qatar with Belgium further compounded his recent struggles, leading to his retirement from international football following the tournament.
