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Chelsea transfer news: Eden Hazard decision is because of Cristiano Ronaldo - Parlour
EDEN HAZARD’s desire to leave Chelsea is because he wants to be the man to replace Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid.
That is the verdict of former Arsenal and England midfielder Ray Parlour.
Hazard made his feelings clear over his future following Belgium’s participation at the World Cup.
The forward confirmed he would be considering which direction his club career is going in and that he has a “preferred destination”.
That destination has been widely received as Real Madrid and following Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Juventus, there is a hole to fill.
Hazard will be looking at the gap left behind by Ronaldo and he’ll fancy himself to become the next big star in La Liga
And Parlour thinks it will be impossible for Chelsea to reject the Spanish giants for Eden Hazard and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
“It’s crucial Chelsea keep Hazard and Courtois this summer,” he told bwin.
“I think Hazard is more important than the manager at Chelsea.
“They both had fantastic World Cups for Belgium and really put themselves in the shop window.
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“It’s very difficult when clubs like Real Madrid come knocking on the door and it’s nearly impossible to fend them off.
“It won’t be Chelsea making the decision because all the power sits with Hazard and Courtois this summer.
“Hazard will be looking at the gap left behind by Ronaldo and he’ll fancy himself to become the next big star in La Liga.”