Hazard Announces Official Retirement - What Happened to the 32-Year-Old?

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At the age of 32, Eden Hazard has officially announced his retirement. Why did he suddenly decide to exit the football world while still having some fight left in him? It's worth noting that he's only 32 years old this year, and even outside the top five leagues, he could still contribute. Since leaving Real Madrid, Hazard received up to six offers, including a top-dollar contract from a Saudi powerhouse and an invitation to join forces with Messi, backed by Beckham. However, he turned down all of these offers!

Perhaps what killed his motivation to play was Florentino's rebuke! Let's go back to the summer of 2019 when Hazard joined Real Madrid with the title of 'the third man in football.' At that time, the 'Wizard of Dribble' was shining brightly, and he made a promise during his unveiling ceremony, 'to lead Real Madrid to European dominance.' Just as Hazard hoped, in the four years that followed, Real Madrid won one Champions League and two La Liga titles.

However, all of this had nothing to do with him because injuries were a gap he could never overcome. Since joining Real Madrid, Hazard has been plagued by injuries. In four seasons, he played only 76 games and contributed a meager 7 goals and 12 assists, which was far from justifying his staggering €150 million price tag!

Nevertheless, the only comfort for fans was Hazard's lucky charm. Even when not on the pitch, his legendary record of 7 goals and 8 titles was iconic. However, Florentino Perez is a businessman, and he needs results and players who contribute to the team. Hazard, who spent most of his time in bed recovering, naturally became his target for clearance.

Perez publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with the 'Wizard of Dribble' more than once, and this external pressure took a toll on Hazard. Feeling disrespected and undervalued, he decided to terminate his contract with Real Madrid. Even though he still had the ability to compete in lower-tier leagues, Florentino's scolding shattered Hazard's confidence. In the end, he chose to retire rather than chase money in Saudi Arabia!

What do you think is the real reason behind Hazard's retirement?

Ritu13

He's earned enough money, won the honors, and when his form isn't great, he's subjected to mockery. Why not retire?

977Iti

So many things happen in the world, and only the individuals themselves know the reasons; we can never know the fundamental causes.

Kahn332

I guess he got ruined by injuries, too, it's tough.

Kapil334

This is also saying that ultimately going to Real Madrid is a jinx. In the history of top players who went to Real Madrid, there have been too many failures, like Kaka...

Shri

Perhaps the troubles with injuries made him feel that playing football lost its meaning.

Samiksha

Why did he retire at the age of 32 when my idol, C. Ronaldo, plans to play until he's 50? Perhaps his physical condition doesn't allow him to continue his sports career. Let's offer our condolences and hope that he's doing well.