Eden Hazard to leave Real Madrid at end of June

Real Madrid have announced that Eden Hazard will leave the club at the end of June.

Hazard joined Real Madrid from Chelsea in the summer of 2019, signing a five-year deal after completing a transfer believed to be worth €100m (£83.1m).

The Belgium international has struggled with injuries and poor form during his four-year stay in the Spanish capital.

The 32-year-old has been restricted to just 10 competitive appearances in the 2022-23 campaign, registering just one goal and two assists.

Having failed to live up to expectations at the Santiago Bernabeu, Hazard will leave Real Madrid this summer after agreeing a deal to terminate his contract a year early.

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In a statement, Real Madrid said: "Real Madrid Football Club and Eden Hazard have reached an agreement whereby the player will leave the club as of 30 June 2023.

"Eden Hazard has been part of our club for four seasons, during which time he has won eight titles: one European Cup, one Club World Cup, one European Super Cup, two La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey and two Spanish Super Cups.

"Real Madrid would like to express our affection to Eden Hazard and we wish him and his family the best of luck for the next stage of his career."

Hazard featured in 76 games during his time as a Real Madrid player, scoring seven goals and providing 12 assists.

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According to The Athletic, retirement is a consideration for Hazard, but he is yet to make a definitive decision on his future.

The former Chelsea man will be followed through the exit door by Mariano Diaz, who will leave the Spanish giants when his contract expires at the end of the month.

Real Madrid also confirmed that Marco Asensio will depart on a free transfer after spending nine years with the club.

Hazard, Mariano and Asensio are all expected to be involved when Real Madrid round off the campaign with a home fixture against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.