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Real Madrid preparations: This is how Cristiano Ronaldo affects Chelsea deal
REAL MADRID reportedly do not feel their star front three will affect Eden Hazard’s potential future at the club.
Gareth Bale and Christiano Ronaldo get friendly in training
Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema currently form Zinedine Zidane’s first-choice frontline.
Even with the likes of James Rodriguez and Alvaro Morata at the Bernabeu, Madrid’s attack has remained fairly consistent when injury-free.
But that could change if the La Liga giants land Chelsea’s star forward this summer.
Hazard, 26, would likely become a regular feature of Madrid’s team.
Real Madrid will not let Bale, Benzema and Ronaldo affect Hazard's position at the Bernabeu
Madrid know they must prepare for life beyond Ronaldo
According to The Guardian though, Madrid do not consider the large group of top players, including Ronaldo, Bale and Benzema, as obstacles to Hazard’s inclusion.
It is said the Spanish side feel they are all compatible.
And in terms of long-term thinking, Madrid know they must prepare for life beyond Ronaldo.
Real Madrid consider Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema compatible
Real Madrid have made contact with Eden Hazard's representatives
The 32-year-old’s era of dominance at the Bernabeu is nearing its conclusion.
Recent reports suggested Ronaldo does not want the club to sign Hazard.
However, Madrid want their future attack to include the Chelsea winger, and The Guardian add they have prepared a strategy to try and force through a deal, with indirect contact having been made.
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