The Belgian spoke with Corriere della Sera about his delight playing for Madrid and under Zinedine Zidane.
Eden Hazard has never been shy about expressing his desire to play for Madrid while at Chelsea. Now that his dream has become a reality, the Belgian cannot contain his delight. In an interview with Corriere della Sera, he spoke about both Madrid and Zidane. "As a child I dreamed of one day wearing Real Madrid’s shirt," Hazard told the Italian outlet.
"When Real knock on your door you can do only one thing: open it. At Chelsea I spent unforgettable years, but here I am in seventh heaven. One of my idols, as a child, was Zinedine Zidane. I had his poster in my room and now I have the opportunity to be coached by him, it’s surreal," he concluded.
Eden Hazard, the newly appointed #7 of Real Madrid, will be looking to leave his mark this season. The club are looking to turn their fortunes around after a disastrous first season post- Cristiano Ronaldo. At 28-years-old, Hazard is expected to take on a protagonist role in the attack. Under his idol and at his beloved Madrid, the Belgian is expected to shine.