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European football is experiencing a day of farewells this Saturday. First thing in the morning the real Madrid announced the departure of Mariano Diaz and Marco Asensio. Already in the afternoon everything shook with the official announcement of the Paris Saint-Germain about the end of the adventure Lionel Messi in France. Now, the merengue institution announced the unexpected separation of Eden Hazard.
Through a statement, the white club reported on the contractual termination of the Belgian striker a year ahead of schedule, since his commitment to the Chamartin institution was signed until 2024.
“Real Madrid CF and Eden Hazard have reached an agreement whereby the player will be released from the club as of June 30, 2023 (…) Real Madrid wants to express its affection for Eden Hazard and wishes him and him the best of luck. his whole family in this new stage”reads the letter.
The output of Hazard takes many by surprise, since no journalist or media outlet had advanced any report, something that in the case of Messi, Diaz and Asensio it was an open secret. In addition, these three figures ended their contract on June 30 and leave the club after failing to reach an agreement.
However, in the case of the Belgian attacker, his situation was that of a practically non-existent player, since this season he played just 392 minutes. Eden’s departure was predicted in the form of a transfer, but not a termination, since he arrived as the most expensive transfer in the club’s history, costing more than $150 million dollars.
After four seasons in which he scored seven goals and provided 12 assists in 76 games, Hazard He leaves with eight titles: 1 European Cup, 1 Club World Cup, 1 European Super Cup, 2 Leagues, 1 Copa del Rey and 2 Spanish Super Cups.
Regarding his future, it is unknown if he has team offers, but the medium ‘The Athletic’ raised the possibility of retirement. It should be remembered that the Belgian’s time in Madrid was plagued by injuries and ankle operations.
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