Eden hazard transfer news 2015
A blast from the past!
In 2015, there were several transfer rumors surrounding Eden Hazard, a Belgian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Chelsea FC and the Belgium national team. Here are some of the notable transfer news and rumors from that year:
January 2015:
- In January 2015, there were reports that Real Madrid were interested in signing Hazard, with a bid of around £80 million (approximately €100 million) being touted.
- However, Chelsea FC's manager José Mourinho denied any interest from Real Madrid, stating that Hazard was not for sale.
Summer 2015:
- In June 2015, Hazard signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea FC, worth £200,000 per week, until 2020.
- The contract extension was seen as a major coup for Chelsea, as it prevented other top clubs from signing the talented midfielder.
Summer 2015:
- Despite signing a new contract, Hazard was still linked with a move to Real Madrid, with reports suggesting that the Spanish giants were willing to offer £100 million (approximately €130 million) for his services.
- However, Chelsea FC's owner Roman Abramovich was reportedly unwilling to sell Hazard, and the transfer rumors eventually died down.
In summary, while there were some transfer rumors surrounding Eden Hazard in 2015, he ultimately signed a new contract with Chelsea FC and remained with the club until his eventual transfer to Real Madrid in 2019.