Chelsea transfer news: Carlo Ancelotti won’t stop Eden Hazard from leaving Real Madrid

Chelsea have been handed a boost in their hopes of re-signing Eden Hazard after Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he wouldn’t stand in the Belgian’s way if he wants to leave.

The winger has struggled for fitness and form since moving to Spain in 2019 in a deal worth up to £150 million.

That includedrecent talk of a £42m bidfromChelseato bring him back to Stamford Bridge, andReal’sItalian manager did little to play down the speculation.

“Never in my career as a coach have I forced a player to stay when they want to leave,” Ancelotti said (viaGoal).

“In my own personal opinion I don’t have any doubts about that.”

The question is how much Hazard is worth now, and £42m does seem steep – that figure is almost twice the £22.5m valuation thatTransfermarktcurrently believes Hazard holds.

Given his age – he turns 31 in January – and his poor recent fitness history, Chelsea fans might hope to bring back a former great at slightly less expense.

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