Eden Hazard, a former Real Madrid winger, reportedly turned down the opportunity to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami because he would rather remain in Europe.
After having his Real Madrid contract cancelled one year early, the Belgian is now a free agent. There have been rumours that David Beckham’s MLS team, Inter Miami, is eager to sign him in order to add him to their star-studded roster, which already includes Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba. Voetbalkrant reports that Hazard has declined a move to the DRV PNK Stadium in the MLS because he wants to continue his career in Europe.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Hazard has also been linked with a potential return to Belgium with Anderlecht, but the club has ruled out a move for the former Chelsea and Real Madrid attacker. He has insisted that he does not want to retire but is struggling to find a new club after he was labelled as a flop following a miserable spell in the Spanish capital where he managed only seven goals and four assists.
AND WHAT’S MORE: With Anderlecht ruling out a move for Hazard, it remains to be seen if other European clubs will express interest in the 32-year-old. Nonetheless, he was given a hero’s farewell in Brussels after he announced his decision to retire from international duty after the 2022 World Cup.
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WHAT NEXT? Hazard’s desire to stay in Europe may limit his options, and it remains to be seen if his status as a free agent draws the attention of potential employers.
