LaLiga giants Real Madrid have reportedly told one of their stars to find a new club in the January transfer window.
Real have had some unsuccessful signings over the years, including the likes of Danilo, Luka Jovic, and Eden Hazard, with the latter being the most recent example of failed transfers.
The Spanish powerhouses paid Chelsea a massive €115 million (R2 billion) in 2019 to make the attacker their most expensive arrival of all time, edging past the likes of Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The move has been shambolic for both parties, with Hazard only registering only seven goals in 72 outings across his three years at the club so far. This season, he has only made six appearances under manager Carlo Ancelotti, who seemingly prefers Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, and even Marco Asensio in the offensive third.
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The club are now said to have finally made a decision on the underwhelming Belgian. According to Marca, Real are prepared to cut their losses on the winger and have told him that it would be better if he found a new home in January as his time at the Santiago Bernabeu is up.
It is reported that the club would likely have to pay part of the No.7's salary, as his contract only expires in June 2024. Premier League outfit Aston Villa have been credited with interest in the player, with new boss Unai Emery reportedly willing to give the 31-year-old a lead role in his squad.
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Hazard may not be the only one who could leave the club in 2023, with the likes of Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, and Nacho Fernandez all out of contract in June next year.
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