Ahead of Belgium’s World Cup semi-final with France, Chelsea’s Eden Hazard again suggested he wants to move to Real Madrid.

Madrid have long been linked with a move for the 27-year-old, while the LaLiga giants could soon need to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.

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The Portugal captain is reportedly close to joining Serie A champions Juventus, freeing up a spot in Madrid’s front line.

And although Zinedine Zidane stepped down after the Champions League final, to be replaced by Julen Lopetegui, Hazard is still open to joining Madrid.

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‘Does Real make me dream less without Zidane?’ Hazard told beIN SPORTS.

‘Zidane is someone special, it’s true, but I think Real is everyone’s dream.

‘Zidane or no Zidane, the white jersey [of Madrid] is special but the blue jersey [of Chelsea] suits me well so it does not bother me if I stay.

‘For now, it’s the World Cup. As I have said at least 100 times, I am at Chelsea and for the moment nobody has made me an offer.”

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