Portuguese legend Luis Figo has told former club Real Madrid they must bring Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard to the club.

After another productive season at Stamford Bridge last season, in which Hazard netting seventeen goals, there was some summer speculation which suggested Madrid were keen to acquire the services of Hazard after the Spaniard finally let Cristiano Ronaldo leave the club to join Italian Champions Juventus.

But despite all the rumours, and the fact Hazard admitted he was interested in a move away, Blues boss Maurizio Sarri somehow convinced Hazard to stay at the club and help them get back into the Champions League for next season, something they are already on course to achieve.

Hazard has started this season in tremendous form and already has nine goals to his name in all competitions, but speculation on his future remains and it is no secret that he is keen to leave and sign for Madrid at the end of the season.

Now Figo has told his former club to do all they can to sign Hazard, telling Sky Sports: “Real Madrid must sign Hazard without any doubt. He is an excellent player, one of the best there is at the moment and I think he wants to play for Real.

“In addition, he is one of the few players who is not linked with big teams in the long term.”

Can Chelsea convince Hazard to stay at Stamford Bridge?

Hazard is a very happy man at the club right now and is enjoying the freedom Sarri’s style of play gives him, but even though the Blues are keen to offer the superstar a nice big contract, he has a dream to leave and sign for Madrid and we do not think that will change even if a new deal is signed.

Hazard believes he can become one of the games very best if he moves to La Liga and if Madrid come calling, Chelsea will not be able to convince him to stay for another season.