Belgium’s Eden Hazard, who retired in October last year, has landed Real Madrid, his latest club, an extra expense, ‘The Telegraph’ has reported. After securing his ticket to the Champions League final, La Liga champions will have to pay Chelsea almost 6 million euros.
Madrid fans are living a moment full of happiness. After winning La Liga title and celebrating the trophy with their fans, Real Madrid are now eyeing the Champions League. Europe’s top tier competition is the big objective now and it is not for less because it could be the 15th trophy in their history.
There are still more than two weeks to go before they face Borussia Dortmund at Wembley, an appointment that has generated an extra expense. The ‘Merengue’, according to the ‘Telegraph’, will have to pay Chelsea almost 6 million euros for Eden Hazard.
The Belgian’s transfer to Madrid cost the ‘Merengue’ outfit 130 million pounds plus 40 million in add-ons (160 million euros) and Marina Granovskaia, who was the Blues general manager at the time, managed to include a bonus of 5 million pounds (almost 6 million euros) if ‘Los Blancos’ reached a European final. In this case, the 2023-24 Champions League.
It should be remembered that Hazard, whose contract was terminated by the ‘Merengues’ on 3rd June 2023, decided to hang up his boots on 10th October. Despite being retired, the conditions of the transfer are still in force because the former player’s contract expires on 30th June 2024.
Chelsea, who in recent times have spent a lot of money on transfers, will receive this money as if it were a dream come true because it will be included in the Financial Fair Play. It should not be forgotten that the Belgian made 76 appearances in four seasons, scoring seven goals and providing nine assists.