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Chelsea's Thorgan Hazard open to Bundesliga stay
CHELSEA starlet Thorgan Hazard is open to the idea of making his loan deal at Borussia Monchengladbach a permanent one at the end of the season.
Thorgan Hazard could stay at Borussia Moenchengladbach beyond the summer
The Belgian midfielder, younger brother of Eden Hazard, scored his first goal for the Bundesliga outfit in the 3-2 win over Hertha Berlin at the weekend.
And Gladbach boss Lucien Favre is reportedly keen to keep the 21-year-old beyond the summer, with Hazard refusing to rule out the possibility.
The news comes as a surprise to Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, who was keen to integrate Hazard into his side next season.
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It's an option to stay at Gladbach
The former RC Lens man is yet to make an appearance for the Stamford Bridge outfit, having spent last term on loan at Zulte Waregem.
"It's an option to stay at Gladbach," Hazard said. "But it's just too early to talk about it now.
"The decision will be made towards the end of the season. I feel great here."
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