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Chelsea news: Eden Hazard knows this is the REAL truth over Real Madrid move - Hislop
CHELSEA star Eden Hazard knows this summer is the FINAL chance for him to get a move to Real Madrid.
Eden Hazard WILL move to Real Madrid in summer says Hislop
That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop.
Hazard is heavily linked with a switch to Real Madrid from Chelsea.
The Belgian is out of contract at Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2020.
But Hazard, who turned 28 in January, is only one of a number of players Real are said to be targeting.
I think if that really big move is going to come together for Eden Hazard, it has to be this summer
Hislop believes the forward has been visibly frustrated in the last couple of seasons at Chelsea.
And he reckons Hazard knows this summer is the last chance for him to get his dream transfer to the Bernabeu.
“Every time Hazard has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge, Chelsea go on and win a title,” Hislop said.
“That’s given their own inconsistencies over the last couple of years under different managers.
“So you understand why he gets drawn back in.
“But I think, particularly over this season, and over the last two seasons, he’s cut more and more a frustrated figure.
“Given his age as well, I think if that really big move is going to come together for Eden Hazard, it has to be this summer.
“I don’t see it happening after, I’m sure he knows that as much as anybody, it happens.
“His contract is also winding down as well.
“I think he’s pushing for it.”
Hazard has scored 13 Premier League goals so far this season.
He has contributed 11 assists for his Blues team-mates.