Eden Hazard has fueled speculation he is set to announce retirement from football after dropping a hint in a new documentary series on the Belgium national football team.
Eden Hazard is currently a free agent after he and Real Madrid reached a mutual agreement to terminate his contract at the end of the 22/23 season.
Real Madrid had signed Eden Hazard from Chelsea for an initial fee of £89m rising to a potential £150m. When he signed for Real Madrid, he was widely regarded as one of the best footballers in the world. However, the Belgian attacker failed to live up to the expectations at Real Madrid.
During his four seasons at Real Madrid, Eden Hazard made 76 appearances and scored just seven goals for the club. He missed several games due to injury spells on the sidelines, which did not help his career at Real Madrid.
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Eden Hazard seems to drop retirement hint in latest Real Madrid news
Reports recently emerged that Eden Hazard is set to announce his retirement from football. The 32-year-old is currently without a club after parting ways with Real Madrid.
The words Eden Hazard said in an upcoming documentary series on the Belgium national football team has fueled speculation that the former Real Madrid star is set to announce retirement.
“It’s time to enjoy life by drinking a few beers,” Eden Hazard said [via Daily Mail] in a soon-to-release documentary on the Belgium national football team.
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Eden Hazard had announced retirement from international football after Belgium crashed out of FIFA World Cup 2022 in the group stage.
Daily Mail reported in August that there had been varying levels of interest in Eden Hazard from a number of clubs in England. However, concerns over the player’s fitness emerged as a factor for the clubs as they pondered whether to follow up with their interest in the former Real Madrid attacker.
It remains to be seen what decision Eden Hazard will take with regards to his future. Will the player, who is now a free agent, sign for any club or announce his retirement? Only time will. Fans can also expect more details when the documentary on the Belgium national football team drops.