By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Former Chelsea and Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from football.
Hazard struggled to stay on his feet after joining Real Madrid in 2019.
The 32-year-old made the announcement on his Instagram page on Tuesday morning.
“You must listen to yourself and say stop at the right time,”he stated.
“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, I have played and had fun on many pitches around the world.”
“During my career I was lucky to meet great managers, coaches and teammates — thank you to everyone for these great times, I will miss you all.” READ ALSO:
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“I also want to thank the clubs I have played for: LOSC, Chelsea and Real Madrid; and thanks to the RBFA for my Belgian Selection.”
“A special thank you to my family, my friends, my advisors and the people who have been close to me in good times and bad.”
“Finally, a huge thank you to you, my fans, who have followed me for all these years and for your encouragement everywhere I have played.”
“Now is the time to enjoy my loved ones and have new experiences.”
“See you off the field soon my friends.” ❤️
Hazard scored 110 goals in 352 matches for the Blues from 2012-19, playing a starring role in two Premier League title wins.
He also won the FA Cup, League Cup and two Europa Leagues in his time at Stamford Bridge as well as claiming the PFA and FWA Player of the Year gongs in 2015.
