Eden Hazard has 'refused Chelsea contract extension to encourage Real Madrid', claims his father Thierry
- Eden Hazard turned down the offer of a new deal at Chelsea, says his father
- Thierry Hazard says this was to boost his chances of moving to Real Madrid
- The consistently impressive Hazard is under contract at Chelsea until 2020
Eden Hazard turned down the offer of a new deal at Chelsea in order to increase his chances of moving to Real Madrid, claims his father.
The Belgian forward claimed last month that 'everyone knows the admiration I have for Real Madrid', increasing speculation he could leave Stamford Bridge.
Now Thierry Hazard, Eden's father, has fanned the flames, although he also admitted there is no concrete bid yet.
Eden Hazard turned down new Chelsea deal to boost Real Madrid move chance, says his father
Thierry Hazard says his son is keen to move, despite his current contract running to 2020
He told Le Soir: 'What I can reveal about Eden is that he refused a contract extension. This was so that, if necessary, he could follow the interest of Real, whom he could see himself playing for.
'As of right now, there is no contact from Real Madrid. Eden is only one of the parties involved in his future '
Hazard remains under contract at Chelsea until 2020, however a move in the summer cannot be ruled out if Real make a huge bid.
He has been one of Chelsea's most impressive and consistent performers recently, and was key in Antonio Conte's title winning side in 2016-17.
Hazard has scored eight times and assisted a further eight goals for Chelsea in all competitions so far this season.
Hazard has been one of Chelsea's most impressive and consistent performers for years
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