Chelsea stars say Eden Hazard will join Real Madrid with their blessing

Goodbyes: David Luiz and Ruben Loftus-Cheek understand Eden Hazard's wishes
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Eden Hazard will leave Chelsea with the club's blessing should he opt to join Real Madrid, say David Luiz and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Hazard is widely expected to move to the Spanish giants this summer after an exit 12 months ago failed to materalise, with both club in talks for some time.

Chelsea are understood to be holding out for around £100 million for their star player, who has just one season to run on his deal, and Luiz says the club must respect any decision Hazard makes.

"I want him to stay, of course, he's a great player and I want to play with the best," he told Sky Sports.

"But he has to decide. I decided for myself when I left Chelsea for PSG. It was not easy for me but it was a decision I took in the moment because my cycle was finished here. I was trying to feel a different challenge and everybody respected that.

"So just respect him also. He has to decide for himself. He is a great player and a great friend of mine. He came here as a little boy and now he is one of the best players in the world.

"I wish him all the best, I just hope he can stay with us."

Hazard is with the Chelsea squad as they prepare to take on New England Revolution in a post-season charity friendly before focus turns to the Europa League final in two weeks' time.

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Loftus-Cheek echoes Luiz's sentiments, insisting there will be no hard feelings should Hazard leave after all his efforts since arriving in 2012.

He said: "Everyone at the club wants him to stay; players, fans, staff and manager included. He is such a talent and a player who has contributed to the club massively over the past seven years, the titles he has helped the club win.

"Everyone has enjoyed watching him play over the past seven years so I'm sure the club thanks him for what he's done. If he does decide to move on, we wish him all the best."

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