Chelsea star Eden Hazard claims he has made a decision over his immediate future.
The Belgium captain – out of contract at Stamford Bridge in 2020 – has been linked with an £88million summer move to Real Madrid.
Chelsea have so far been unable to convince their star playmaker to commit to a new contract.
And he has now revealed to French radio station RMC that he has decided on his next move – although he did not elaborate on what it might be.
Hazard said: “I know what I am going to do. I have made a decision.”
In the most recent development, The Telegraph have reported that Hazard is set to inform Chelsea of his desire to move to Real Madrid.
Bernebeu chiefs have given assurances to the Belgian that they will submit a bid for him in the summer – and it now seems Chelsea’s prize possession is paving his path in the direction away from Stamford Bridge.
The 28-year-old has been a key performer for Maurizio Sarri’s side this season, scoring 15 goals and registering 10 assists.
And he will hope to lead the Blues to glory when they take on Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final this month.
Last week, when asked about Hazard’s Stamford Bridge future, 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.”