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Hello and welcome to the Real Madrid transfer news and roundup for the day! Here are the top stories of the day surrounding the Galacticos!
#4 Hazard has made his decision
Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard has made a decision regarding his future. The Belgian captain has been linked with a move to Real Madrid and he has seemingly decided what to do next.
He added that despite making a decision, it was not up to him completely and that he would have preferred the matter to be resolved by now. However, the inability to do so has kept him and the fans in the dark.
“Yes I have made my decision [on his future] but it is not just about me.
“Would I have liked it to be cleared up earlier in the season? Yes, I wanted that but that’s not happened.
“I’m still waiting like you are waiting and the fans are waiting.”
When asked about whether he had informed the club of his decision, he said: “Yes. A couple of weeks ago.”
After that, he was asked whether Chelsea’s Champions League qualification has changed his decision. He responded: “No. I don’t think so.”
According to him, his decision has been made and that when he plays, his focus is on the pitch. As a result, he is not currently thinking about his decision, but instead, focusing on achieving wins for his club.
“I have made my decision, that’s it. I’m still waiting.
“When you are on the pitch, you try to be focused on the pitch with the ball. That’s it. When I am on the pitch I just try to do the best. I am not thinking about this and this, my situation or the club’s situation. I just try to win games.”
#3 Gareth Bale’s agent speaks out
Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale has been linked with a move out of the Bernabeu this summer. Zinedine Zidane does not trust him any more and as a result, he might be sold this summer.
However, according to agent Jonathan Barnett, Bale is fine. Barnett also hinted that the player is open to seeing out the rest of his contract while also adding that the Welshman will play if he is picked.
"Gareth is fine," Barnett responded. "He is still a Real player with three years left on his contract.
"He has always been clear about that. And if he is picked he will play."
He then stated that he is not aware of what Zidane intends to do with him but that the former Spurs star will keep trying his best.
"You would have to ask Mr. Zidane what he wants to do," he said. "But Gareth will keep trying."
#2 Azpilicueta on Hazard
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta has stated that Eden Hazard is a very important piece of the puzzle at Chelsea. The Spaniard, who arrived at the same time as the Belgian, wants him to stay but also stated that the former Lille’s star’s decision has to be respected.
"He is a very important player for us," he said. "We arrived [at Chelsea] at the same time and, obviously, we want him to stay with us but we have to respect his decision.
"His mind is only on doing well with Chelsea and lifting the trophy in Baku. Then we will see."
Meanwhile, Real Madrid, who have a goalkeeping conundrum with respect to Thibaut Courtois and Keylor Navas, have received multiple offers for the latter, according to reports from Spain.
The Costa Rican reportedly has 5 offers, one each from Manchester United, Arsenal, Roma, Inter and Marseille.
#1 Real Madrid receive offer for Bale
Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale hasn’t had the best of seasons at the Bernabeu. The Welshman was supposed to take over the throne at the Santiago Bernabeu after it was vacated by Cristiano Ronaldo.
However, he failed to do so after regular struggles with injuries left him seriously inconsistent. The arrival of Zidane didn’t help either as the Galacticos boss had seemingly lost faith in him by the time his first tenure with the Blancos came to an end.
And now, it seems like this is going to be the last season Gareth Bale wears the white shirt of Real Madrid. According to reports, the Merengues have received an offer for the Welsh star from China and it is worth €120 million.
Apparently, Florentino Perez has accepted the offer and all that remains now is for Bale to do the same.
