I think the club loves him, he loves the club but whether it’s to Real Madrid, the club that he loves, with the manager he loves in Zidane
Ashley Cole on Chelsea star Eden Hazard
The 28-year-old is out of contract at Chelsea in the summer of 2020 so could leave the club for free then if a new deal is not agreed at Stamford Bridge.
Cole admits it will be difficult for his former side to keep Hazard.
But he believes his old team-mate will stay put for a while longer yet.
“I don’t want to think about [Hazard leaving],” Cole said on Sky Sports.
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Cole says Eden Hazard loves Real Madrid but loves Chelsea too (Image: SKY SPORTS)
Eden Hazard has been in fine form for Chelsea this season (Image: GETTY)
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“I think after today’s performance [against Liverpool], he was brilliant, the way he brings players involved in the game, the chances he had, he was unlucky today.
“But yeah I think they have to keep him, I think it’s a must.
“I don’t see why he would want to leave to be honest.
“I think the club loves him, he loves the club but whether it’s to Real Madrid, the club that he loves, with the manager he loves in Zidane.