Chelsea boss, Antonio Conte believes star man, Eden Hazard is not looking to leave the club, but says he cannot make any guarantee about the player’s future with Real Madrid interested in a big money move in the summer.
Hazard, 26, has been in sensational form this season as Chelsea look to reclaim the Premier League title, drawing strong interest from Real Madrid and a number of top European clubs.
As the Blues prepare for the potentially decisive trip to Everton this weekend, Conte admits the Belgian playmaker could yet leave Stamford Bridge in the close of season, Goal writes.
“I think that it’s impossible for me to take this responsibility, but not only for Eden but for every single player,” Conte told reporters at a news conference Friday.
Conte had promised to make Hazard Chelsea’s ‘Messi”. Image: Mirror
“In this situation, it’s the club who have the final decision.
“I can say my opinion about this situation, but I repeat: the club has the final word about this situation.
“You must understand that there are different wills to compare, and then to take the decision. I think Eden is very happy to stay with us and work with us. I think his family is very happy to stay here and play for this team, for this club.”
Conte also added that the relationship with the fans and bigger ambition of the club could go some ways to persuade him to stay.
“The fans love him and I think there are a lot of positive things that bring him to stay here and to try to reach the best with this club. Don’t forget, the target of this club is to try to win in every competition we play in.
“I don’t think that this idea [to sell Hazard] is in the mind of the club. I think we have to improve the team, to reinforce the team. But you know that, in football, there is also the will of the player.
“But I think, also Eden is very happy to stay in Chelsea, to stay with us and work with us. Yes. I can tell this. But in the future? I haven’t got a crystal ball, no,” he said.
