'Eden Hazard stays' - Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti confirms Belgian will remain at Bernabeu

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Eden Hazard will remain at the club next season. Hazard has endured a torrid three years at Madrid, a spell plagued by injuries in which he has managed just 65 appearances and six goals in all competitions. Ad/> After a big money move from Chelsea in 2019, expectations were on Hazard to lead Madrid in the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era.

Champions League'No team fights like Real, historic night will be remembered for years' — Inside Europe05/05/2022 AT 12:34 But his place on the wing has been taken by youngster Vinicius Jr, while Rodrygo has also outperformed the Belgian and looks to be above him in the pecking order. Yet Ancelotti is convinced of Hazard's quality, and says he will stay amid rumours linking him to a move back to Stamford Bridge. 'Ten Hag will need time' — Ronaldo backs new United boss for success Man City gives United boost in chase for De Jong — Paper Round 'I have not spoken to Hazard about his future," he said.

«But he remains motivated even though he has had a difficult time. He wants to show his quality. The plan for Hazard is clear, he stays.» Ancelotti also emphasised the importance of a deep squad at Madrid and encouraged everyone to produce 'quality minutes' rather than worry about game time, using Rodrygo as an example.

«For a squad like Madrid's there are many matches,» he added. «There will be rotations. With a more complete squad you can rotate more and everyone has chances.

»The first-team in a big team like Madrid is very complicated for everyone, not only for those who play less. «The number of minutes is not important, it is the quality of the minutes. We have Rodrygo, for example.