Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema, and Thousands Come Together to Honor Eden Hazard as He Announces Retirement

Eden Hazard has declared his retirement from the sport through Instagram. The Belgium star’s announcement comes after the end of his tenure with Real Madrid in La Liga. He played for Real Madrid until the previous year, even though he was not in his best form. In a spell marred by injuries, the 32-year-old donned the team’s jersey only 76 times.

 Before transitioning to Real Madrid, Hazard achieved superstardom as a Chelsea player. Despite his renowned skills, he faced a tumultuous time in La Casa Blanca and ended up only earning a total of seven goals and contributing 12 assists. After the Belgium national player announced his retirement, the soccer world was taken by storm, and many renowned players like Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe came together. Let’s dive deeper to find out what Hazard has to say about bidding farewell to professional soccer.

Eden Hazard pens down an emotional retirement note

 The soccer world was moved when Eden Hazard took to Instagram to announce his retirement. The 32-year-old wrote, “You must listen to yourself and say stop at the right time. After 16 years and more than 700 matches played, I have decided to end my career as a professional footballer. I was able to realise my dream, have played and had fun on many pitches around the world.” 

Hazard made the soccer fans emotional when he thanked them for encouraging him while he tried his best on the field. The 32-year-old stated that he would miss everyone who played a crucial role in building his career. Hazard was grateful to the clubs that gave him the opportunity to showcase his skills and achieve his dream. Presently, the Belgium national team player wants to focus on his personal life. He also wishes to gain some new experiences outside the field. After learning about the retirement, Karim Benzema liked the post, while Kylian Mbappe made a sweet gesture.

Kylian Mbappe goes for a sweet gesture

 When Kylian Mbappe came across the retirement post for Hazard, he shared the post on his Instagram story. Along with it, he wrote, “Le grand Eden. MERCI,” which translates to “The Great Eden. Thank You.” Mbappe is proud of Hazard and all the contributions he has made to the world of soccer.

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 Along with Mbappe, Frank Lampard and Juan Mata mentioned the greatness of the Belgian star. Even though Hazard chose to retire at a young age, his career as a footballer was memorable to millions around the world. The Real Madrid star’s retirement is a sad day for soccer, but he is leaving behind a legacy of excellence.

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