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Maurizio Sarri greenlights Eden Hazard's move to Real Madrid

Sarri has greenlighted Hazard's move to Real Madrid

It looks like Maurizio Sarri has had enough of the Belgian's open love affair with Real Madrid. Eden Hazard's flirtations with his dream club haven't gone unnoticed and the whole footballing world is aware that he might call it a day on his Chelsea career at the end of the season.

Now, Maurizio Sarri has said that if Eden Hazard wants to leave the club, he is welcome to do so.

Sarri said,

"Eden is 28. If he wants to go, I think he has to go,

"Of course, I hope the opposite, I hope he wants to stay here.

“He has the potential to be the best player in Europe at the moment.

Eden Hazard is seen as a long-term Cristiano Ronaldo replacement by Real Madrid. Los Blancos have struggled a lot in front of goal this season as they continue to be unable to replace the Portuguese's goals. They will be desperately hoping that Eden Hazard will be able to replicate similar form.