Eden Hazard has won few friends with the constant cryptic whispers and teasing rumours surrounding his future. The Belgian has led a dubious campaign that, mercifully, appears to have reached its climax with tonight’s latest social media snippet. Hazard’s official Twitter feed has this evening all but confirmed that he has signed a deal with Chelsea, seemingly ending months of speculation and perhaps finally killing off suggestions that he was Manchester bound.
Tonight’s tweet reads…
“I’m signing for the champion’s league winner.”
This follows the earlier release that indicated that a decision had been made…
“good afternoon guys. i made up my mind. see you later. Thanks”
While it’s perhaps premature to take these statements as confirmation, the press has immediately jumped on the news and proclaimed that he is set for Stamford Bridge.
There’s no question that Hazard is one of Europe’s hottest properties and, this potential deal could well be the biggest and most significant involving a Premier League club this summer. With both Manchester clubs thought to be locked in a struggle to seal his signature, Chelsea would have succeeded in pulling off a major coup should the deal be finalised.
Confirmation of the transfer from Stamford Bridge will surely be expected in the next 24-hours with his new club no doubt already somewhat perturbed by the player’s revelations this evening.
While few will be impressed with his conduct off the field, we may all be shelving those feelings when it comes to next season’s Fantasy campaign. Hazard brings with him a superb record from Ligue 1 Lille, not least last term’s statistics that show 20 goals and 16 assists in 35 league starts. Not surprisingly, Hazard was Ligue 1’s player of the season – a campaign which provided the catalyst for this summer’s scramble and Hazard’s ego getting the better of him.
Unlike Nicklas Bendtner, Hazard clearly has a record to back his over active PR machine. A potent goalscorer, with strong creativity, a set-piece threat who will likely earn midfield classification – Hazard is loaded with Fantasy potential.
We’ll bring you a full Scout Report on Hazard, discussing his talents and the impact on Chelsea’s squad should his move from Lille be confirmed.
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