“I Didn’t Even Like the Way We Played”- Eden Hazard Accepts He Was a Misfit at Real Madrid

Former Real Madrid star Eden Hazard had one of the roughest times in his career during his spell at the Spanish capital. While Hazard joined Los Blancos with a lot of fanfare, it did not take long for things to turn sour. The Belgian was released by the Merengues last year, which saw the player pull the curtain on his playing career. In an interview, the ex-Madrid star opened up on his time at the club, reasoning why his stint turned into a massive failure.

Real Madrid brought out their chequebook back in 2019, to splurge a massive $107 million to sign Hazard from Chelsea. However, the move turned out to be a disaster for both parties as the player made just 76 appearances during his four years with the club.

Eden Hazard rips into Real Madrid following his exit

Hazard talked about his experience with Los Blancos in an interview with French media outlet L’Equipe. The Belgian did not shy away from his experience as he took shots at his time at the club without mincing his words. “Was Real Madrid suitable for me? Now it’s easy to say. Since I was a child, I was a follower of Zidane. The Bernabeu, the white T-shirt… has a charm that others don’t have. Madrid is special.”

He then added, “Beyond that, I don’t think I fit in. It’s not like me. It’s a bit of a bragging club, and I’m not like that. I didn’t even like the way we played if you compare it to that of other clubs. But it was my dream. I couldn’t finish my career without coming here.”

It’s surprising to see Hazard openly speak up against his former club. However, the two parties did not part ways on amicable terms, as the winger was disappointed by the club and the manager’s decision to run down his contract.

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Hazard opens up on what went wrong for him at Real Madrid

The interview saw the former Los Blancos star talk about his time at Stamford Bridge, comparing it to the four years he spent at Santiago Bernabeu. Hazard, while comparing both clubs, also touched down on what went wrong for him during his time at Madrid. The Belgian noted that while he gave his all during his seven years at Chelsea, he let himself go off the rails during his breaks following his move to Spain.

The injuries also took a heavy toll on the player’s physique, with the winger losing his explosive pace after gaining some additional weight following his rehabilitation in 2021. What do you think was wrong with Eden Hazard’s run with Real Madrid? Let us know in the comments below.

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