Real Madrid sign Brazilian superstar for €50 million, update on Eden Hazard, and more: Transfer Roundup, 14 March 2019

Maurizio Sarri is not worried about Hazard's rumoured move to Real Madrid

Maurizio Sarri insists he is not bothered by rumours linking Eden Hazard to Real Madrid despite the reappointment of Zinedine Zidane as the manager of the Blancos.

Zinedine Zidane is Eden Hazard's childhood hero and the Belgian is hence expected to make a long-awaited switch to the Spanish capital in the summer.

Sarri said on Wednesday,

"You have to ask to Hazard (about Zidane) I think."

"I don't know at the moment. I didn't speak with Eden about Zidane.

"I am not worried because you know my opinion. I want only in my team players who want to play for Chelsea, so I can't be worried."

Real Madrid officially announce the signing of Eder Militao from Porto

Official Announcement: Militão#WelcomeMilitao | #RealMadrid https://t.co/14Z5k3uaq0
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) March 14, 2019

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Real Madrid have completed the signing of Brazilian centre-back Eder Militao from Porto. Militao will join the club when the summer transfer window opens on a deal that will run till 2025.

Real Madrid triggered Militao's €50 million release clause. Militao can play at both centre-back and right-back.

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