Cristiano Ronaldo transfer controversy helps new Chelsea owners make tough Eden Hazard decision

Prospective bidders of Chelsea Football Club must reference Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial summer move to Manchester United before embroiling themselves into a sentimental transfer battle with Arsenal. Eden Hazard has courted interest from Mikel Arteta's side, according to French outlet FootMercato, and while a return for the Belgian would open a quick passage into fans' hearts, the winger's return would be a pale imitation of the player who crowned himself prince of Stamford Bridge.

A combination of several injuries and Vinicius Junior's surge to superstardom has hampered the 31-year-old's tenure at Real Madrid. But, having impressed in the small windows of opportunity that's been handed to him by Carlo Ancelotti, Hazard has shown glimpses of his former self and caught the Gunners' eye.

The Belgium international has featured 65 times for Los Blancos, averaging just 51 minutes per game since swapping west London for the Spanish capital in 2019. And, while a route out of the Santiago Bernabeu this summer could reignite his career, Hazard must remind himself of his legacy at Chelsea.

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