Eden Hazard, the former Chelsea and Real Madrid winger, has revealed that he retired from football because he no longer enjoyed the game.
Hazard made the shock announcement on October 10, 2023, just three months after leaving Real Madrid on a free transfer.
He had been linked with a return to Chelsea or a move to the MLS or Saudi Pro League, but he was unable to find a suitable club.
In an interview with L’Avenir, Hazard admitted that he didn’t like training and that he didn’t want to play for the money.
“I always said that I would stop playing as soon as I no longer had fun on the field,” Hazard said. “I didn’t want to go play somewhere for the money. I didn’t enjoy training… and I didn’t play anymore. The decision was simple.”
Eden Hazard Retires from Football
Eden Hazard, the former Chelsea and Real Madrid winger, has retired from football. He made the announcement on October 10, 2023, just three months after leaving Real Madrid on a free transfer.
Why Did Eden Hazard Retire?
In an interview with L’Avenir, Hazard revealed that he retired because he no longer enjoyed the game. He said that he didn’t like training and that he didn’t want to play for the money.
“I always said that I would stop playing as soon as I no longer had fun on the field,” Hazard said. “I didn’t want to go play somewhere for the money. I didn’t enjoy training… and I didn’t play anymore. The decision was simple.”
Conclusion
Hazard’s retirement is a sad day for football. He was one of the most talented players of his generation, and he will be missed by fans all over the world.
However, it is understandable why he decided to retire, and we wish him all the best in the future.