Those still searching for hints over Eden Hazard’s future had plenty to go at as the Belgian looked forward to what he clearly expects to be the final game of his seven-year Chelsea career.

Real Madrid will be encouraged, as they prepare to make a new bid for Hazard after Wednesday night’s Europa League final against Arsenal in Baku.

Hazard used the past tense to claim that he and Chelsea “did something amazing together” and admitted a “last trophy” would provide the perfect farewell if he is granted his wish.

It was at 9.41pm on May 28, 2012 that Hazard posted a message on Twitter that simply read “I’m signing for the champion’s league winner [sic]” to confirm his £32million move from Lille to Chelsea.

Given Manchester United, City, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and a host of European clubs showed a strong interest, it could be argued that the Hazard deal remains the last time Chelsea beat all of their rivals to a major signing.

And there have been no regrets on either side, as Hazard will leave with two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, a League Cup and potentially two Europa League winners’ medals, although he missed the 2013 final through injury.