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Eden Hazard said he will not be retiring from football very soon, in fact, he wants to enjoy his summer holiday before choosing where he will be playing next season.
Eden Hazard was reported to be considering retirement after his contract was terminated by Real Madrid this summer.
The Belgian midfielder was paid half of his annual salary to leave the Santiago Bernabeu with a year left on his contract.
It is understood that the 32-year-old will reportedly hang his boots after struggling to hit top form in the last three years due to recurring injuries.
However, the former Chelsea star player has broken his silence saying that he is still much available to play the game.
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What Hazard said about retirement
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Hazard was quoted by Spanish news media outlet Mundo Deportivo:
“It is true that in recent days I have read a lot about myself. And a lot of nonsense. Going to Racing White Darin Molembeek with my brother? I don't know if it's stupid, we'll see...
“I know I'm not giving you the answers you expect but, honestly, I still don't have them. Having said that, I assure you that I am still capable of being a professional footballer, my body can handle it. I have been resting for two or three years, I still have energy.”
Speaking about his next destination Hazard stated that he will like go ease off with his family during the summer holiday before making his decision.
He continued:
“In this way, Hazard left the door open to any possibility in his future that, yes, he will decide after the holidays with his family. "After these three difficult years, I just want to spend time with my family, go on vacation like everyone else..."
A tribute was paid to Hazard during Belgium’s 1-1 draw with Austria in a Euro 2024 qualifier game played in Brussels.
Hazard was driven in an open roof car as he waved to thousands of fans inside the stadium for a proper farewell.
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