Real Madrid To Release Eden Hazard At End Of June
Eden Hazard will leave Real Madrid at the end of this month, a year before his contract was due to expire.
The Belgium international joined the club from Chelsea in 2019, in a deal that could have risen to £130m if all bonus payments were paid.
Hazard signed an initial five-year deal until 2024, but his time at Real Madrid has been beset by injuries and poor form.
During his time at Real Madrid, he scored seven goals in 76 appearances, 10 of which came in all competitions in the 2022/23 season.
Among the trophies won at the club are two LaLiga titles, one Champions League and one Copa Del Rey.
A statement 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.
“Hazard has been part of our club for four seasons, in which he has won eight titles: one European Cup, one Club World Cup, one European Super Cup, two leagues, one Copa del Rey and two Spanish Super Cups.