Eden Hazard: Real Madrid to release former Chelsea forward at end of June

Eden Hazard will leave Real Madrid at the end of June after four years at the club; He won two LaLiga titles and the Champions League, but failed to make an impact due to injuries and poor form; The announcement comes after Marco Asensio also announced his departure from Real Madrid

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.

“Real Madrid wants to express its affection for Eden Hazard and wishes him and his entire family the best of luck in this new stage.”

It was also announced on Saturday that Mariano would be leaving. The striker came through the club’s academy, spending six seasons in the first team. READ MORE