Eden Hazard has apologised to Real Madrid fans for failing to live up to expectations since joining the club, saying he's "really sorry about what has happened" and would accept a move away next summer.

Hazard, 31 -- who is currently with Belgium preparing for the World Cup in Qatar -- joined Madrid in a high-profile move from Chelsea in 2019 for an initial €100 million but has since endured an injury-hit three years at the Bernabeu.

Despite being fully fit and available this season, he has made just three LaLiga appearances for Madrid, two of them as a substitute, with his preferred left-wing position occupied by rising star Vinicius Junior.

"I'm sorry. I'm trying, but ... I'm sorry," Hazard told Marca in an interview published on Wednesday. "I have one more year and I have to show [what I can do] but it isn't easy. I'm not playing, I want to play more. I'm really sorry about what has happened."

Hazard's contract at Real Madrid is due to expire in June 2024, but his lack of game time has led to speculation that he could leave during the upcoming January transfer window.

Eden Hazard has scored seven goals for Real Madrid since joining the club in 2019.

"In January it's impossible, because I have my family and I like the city," he said. "But in the summer it's possible that I leave. I have a year left on my contract and it's a decision for the club. If the club says 'Eden, thanks for these four years, but you have to go' I'll have to accept it."

Hazard left Chelsea in 2019 as one of the Premier League's best players but his first season in Madrid was marred by an ankle fracture which eventually required surgery and the insertion of a metal plate in March 2020, which led to further, ongoing problems before its removal two years later.

"The first [injury] was after playing against Paris Saint-Germain and the second came almost three months later," Hazard told Marca. "They were two fractures... [The next problem] was different, because it was an infection with the metal plate.

"I wanted to have an operation sooner ... but the club said 'It's impossible, you have to stay calm, we've spoken to the doctors, it's not a problem with the plate.' But the third year it was the same: injury, injury ... I'm not saying it was the fault of the club, the doctor or the operation; I want to say it was many things."

In May this year, Hazard told fans during Madrid's Champions League winning celebrations that he would "give everything" to make an impact this season, but his opportunities have again been limited.

"[I'd give myself] a zero in terms of playing, because I haven't played," he said, when asked to grade his time at Madrid. "But a 10 in terms of how I feel in this moment with the team. I'm not playing, but being a Real Madrid player was my dream as a kid. I want to play for this club."

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Atimes staying put where u are successful is better than seeking for another adventure cos the devil u know may be better than the angel u never know

Hmm

habsydiamond:
Atimes staying put where u are successful is better than seeking for another adventure cos the devil u know may be better than the angel u never know

Hey bro

That is the talk of a coward

Hmmm, joker.. If you're really sorry, do giveaway to Madrid fans World wide with all the salaries and monies your earns at real Madrid before we take you serious just came and collected money to come an play rubbish.

Chelsea was you best spot man


But you can't eat your cake and have it


We miss you in Cohbam

Noted

Do Better!!!

Eden Hazard was a terror to EPL defenders. If only Hazard could forsee the future when he was at Chelsea he would have chilled at Chelsea.

Let him keep his sorry to himself

So sad, i love this guy so much, injuries are really bad on players

You didn't stay healthy while in Madrid. You was eating 'lot of junk food and even added weight to your already big bums.

Injuries are footballers' greatest scare!

Fut9ure:


Hey bro

That is the talk of a coward

it's not oo.. that's the work of destiny ooo... hazard is a skillful how hardly had Injuries when was at chelsea.. but became an injury prone at Madrid in a league where Injuries are not that much compared to the Premier league

Ok

The pressure must’ve been so overwhelming

Btw, I have Apple Watches for sale

Chelsea did Madrid dirty. Carried a completely depleted Hazard sell given Madrid, collect £100M.

Marina Granovskia can sell you a tree you planted in your compound.

Fut9ure:


Hey bro

That is the talk of a coward

Life is not a one way thing oga. What works for you might not work for another person. Them no Dy carry strong head and gragra live this life.

I really feel for this guy

If he is really sincerely sorry for flopping, he would refund the €100m that they used to purchase him.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo should also apologize to Juventus and Manchester United.

Fut9ure:


Hey bro

That is the talk of a coward

E better make I be coward sometimes ��

Dude was so explosive in Chelsea, every game was a hit back to back, but then... Life happens.

Ibrahimovic in Barca, Forlan in Manutd, Coutinho in Barca, the list goes on..

But you said Ronaldo did nothing with Madrid

habsydiamond:
Atimes staying put where u are successful is better than seeking for another adventure cos the devil u know may be better than the angel u never know

omoh. I no follow for this psychology play ooo

We don't need your sorry, Man. We had high expectations of you and you flunked. End of story.
Not even the injury episodes are enough cogent excuses anymore.
Just have a good world cup and hopefully you are sold. Bye bye.

Our best player that year , arsenal nightmare

Normal! You no suppose leave Chelsea at all!! The respect you got in Chelsea you didn't even get half of it at Madrid.. Na u Bleep up. You should be apologising to Chelsea not Madrid.

From a pained fan

He needs to move to another club. He'll shine again.

Hazard you better leave now and don't act like a coward, two seasons from now no big club will come for you anymore, you leave now when you still have little or more to give, because real Madrid wey you they so, Don Carlo will not look at your direction anymore