Chelsea star Eden Hazard hinted that he will STAY at the club following the Blues’ 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Hazard has been the man that Chelsea have turned too top keep them in the hunt for a Champions League spot and Europa League title this season, with the little Belgian scoring sixteen goals for the Blues.

But his goals, and performances, have caught the attentions of Real Madrid and the Spanish giants are reportedly very confident that they can acquire the services of the Belgian at the end of the season.

Chelsea do not want to lose their best players, but Hazard is out of contract at the end of next season and the hierarchy cannot afford to lose a player that could generate close to the £100 million mark.

However, despite all the reports suggesting that Hazard is leaving the club at the end of the season, the little Belgian dropped a massive hint that he could indeed stay at Stamford Bridge next season.

“Chelsea has to play in the Champions League every year,” he told Sky Sports.

“Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world and me myself I want to play in the Champions League. We will.”

Madrid will have over £400 million to spend on new players in the coming window and it will be very difficult to outbid them for most players, especially as most clubs don’t have the lure that Madrid have.

But even though they are linked with Hazard, a move still needs to be made and if that doesn’t happen, then the Belgian star will need to sign a new contract.

Chelsea would love to keep hold of Hazard and he would probably like to stay, but he wants Champions League football and if Chelsea do not get that this season, well then he will surely be off.

There are a few reasons why Hazard wants to leave, it is not just about money, and Chelsea will need to convince the winger they can help fulfil his football ambitions over the coming weeks, starting with winning the Europa League and getting back inside the top four.

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