Eden Hazard - El Galácticos

On 7 June 2019, La Liga club Real Madrid announced on their website that Hazard would be signing for them for the 2019–20 season. Hazard became Real Madrid's most expensive player after Gareth Bale who was signed for €101 million in 2013. Should any of the variables be met, Hazard would then become Madrid's most expensive player in their history.

Upon signing with Real Madrid, Hazard spoke to the media "I've dreamt about this since I was little, I always supported Real Madrid. He also described Zidane as a defining factor in his move to Real Madrid because he has always been an admirer of him. "Everyone knows that Zidane was my idol and now he's my coach, he's been an important factor. But I've always wanted to play for this club," Hazard said. When asked whether he thought he could become the best player on the planet at his new club, Hazard admitted that it is part of his aspirations, saying "I will try to be the best in the world, yes. But first, I want us to be the best team and winning titles. It's a new challenge for me and I'm prepared for it."

On 6 August, Hazard scored his first Real Madrid goal which came in a 1–0 friendly win over RB Salzburg. He made his competition debut on 14 September 2019, coming on as a substitute in a 3–2 victory over Levante in La Liga at the Bernabeu. On October 5, Hazard scored his first competitive goal for Los Blancos, right before half time against Granada in his first home league start. In the second half, he also got his first assist which was to Modrić in an eventual 4–2 victory.

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