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Antonio Conte: 'Eden Hazard is not for sale'

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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte dismisses speculation that Eden Hazard could leave for Barcelona in the wake of Neymar's world-record move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has dismissed suggestions that Eden Hazard will depart for Barcelona in the wake of Paris Saint-Germain's capture of Neymar.

Neymar became the most expensive player in the history of football yesterday when he completed a £200m switch from Barcelona to the French capital on a lucrative five-year deal.

With hefty funds now at their disposal, speculation has been rife that Barca will look to replace Neymar with two players - Blues playmaker Hazard and Liverpool maestro Philippe Coutinho.

Asked about the rumours at a press conference today, Conte insisted: "Hazard is not for sale. He is very happy here and he is very excited to start the season with Chelsea.

"We are trying to buy, not to sell otherwise the numbers are always less and we are in trouble.

"These are rumours. Eden is very happy to stay with us and to play with us. He must recover from [an ankle] injury and then start with us."

Conte also confirmed that Hazard will miss this weekend's Community Shield match and the first game of the Premier League season while he recovers from the injury.

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