Eden Hazard retires from professional football

Eden Hazard has announced he is retiring from professional football at the age of 32.

The former Chelsea man has been without a club ever since Real Madrid released him in the summer and it seems the former Belgian international is not too keen on continuing his career.

🚨🇧🇪 Eden Hazard announces his retirement from professional football.

"You must listen to yourself and say stop at the right time."

"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,… pic.twitter.com/ko5ZIOsaIo

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 10, 2023

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Hazard made just 76 appearances for Los Blancos in a nightmare 4-year stint, plagued by injuries and he hinted that he may not renew his career following the departure.

“You must listen to yourself and say stop at the right time.” Hazard wrote on social media

“After 16 years and more than 700 matches played, I have decided to end my career as a professional footballer.”

Thank you, Eden Hazard ❤️ pic.twitter.com/LTzaeyp4j0

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 10, 2023

Hazard had an illustrious career at Chelsea, notching 110 goals and 92 assists in 352 appearances for the club. He won the Premier League twice, Europa League and also the PFA player of the year Award. The Belgian was considered as one of the best players in the world and many believed he was the true heir of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Unfortunately for Hazard, heavy injuries jeopardized his career and pretty much isolated him from the Real Madrid squad.