Chelsea FC Transfer News: Eden Hazard Gives Clarification On Reported Link With Real Madrid

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard made it clear that he does not intend to leave Stamford Bridge any time soon amid reports that he had explicitly uttered words to such effect in the past.

The 23-year-old is in his best form of his career, winning the PFA Young Player of the Year award last season, and is treading the same path in the ongoing campaign, being a creative force with four assists, while also a constant threat on attack with 3 goals in eleven Premier League appearances.

As a result, he has been linked with one of the biggest poachers of world-class talents, if not the biggest, in club football - Real Madrid.

"I never said that. I do not think so. I did not think so," Hazard clarified of the rumours stating that he has expressed desire to move to the Santiago Bernabeu.

"Is there a club that makes me dream? Yes, Chelsea. They are the only club that makes me dream."

Hazard made his mark at Lille, coming through the youth ranks and eventually making heads turn during his final year with a tally of 22 goals and 25 assists in all competitions, coupled with an invaluable season-experience in the Champions League.

Fast-forward to 2014 and now playing in his third term with the Blues, his enthusiasm has only but increased.

"Chelsea was my first choice when I left Lille (in 2012)," he said.

"Today I know it was the right decision for me. I am very happy at Chelsea."

"I made the choice to join Chelsea because I knew I was going to play."

"This is my third year here. I don't know if I'm the main asset of the team, but I can take pleasure by playing in this team."

The Belgian has started in all of Chelsea's important fixtures, with Jose Mourinho, no less, praising his efforts.

"When a player plays as well as Eden Hazard did - for me he was absolutely fantastic, by far the best player in my team - he can miss a penalty and still be the best player in my team," the Portuguese said after a draw against Maribor in Europe's top-tier.

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