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      Eden Hazard ‘set to retire’ aged just 32 after Real Madrid injury hell with Chelsea legend snubbing Saudi transfer deals

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      EDEN HAZARD is expected to retire aged just 32 amid claims he has snubbed various offers from Saudi clubs.The Chelsea legend is a free agent after four injury-hit years at Real Madrid.
      Eden Hazard dreamed of joining Real but his career went downhill once he didCredit: Getty
      Hazard was a hero at Chelsea before leaving for the BernabeuCredit: Getty
      The 126-cap Belgian has reportedly interested Vancouver Whitecaps, Nice, Marseille and old club Lille.
      But Get Football News France say Hazard intends to quit playing – with an announcement imminent.
      He never reproduced the exhilarating form of his seven golden years with Chelsea after joining Real for £115million in 2019.
      Apart from his woe with injuries, there were even mutterings at times about his fitness and conditioning.
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      Hazard quit international football following Belgium’s dismal World Cup exit last December.
      And having been without a club since his Real contract expired in June, he’s believed to have decided he’d rather bow out than drift on.
      He could have taken twice the money in Saudi Arabia but been half the player he once was, judging by his decline since departing Chelsea.
      In fact, Hazard played just six LaLiga games for Real last season.
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      That meant, in total, his dream move to the Bernabeu amounted to just seven goals in 76 appearances.
      In contrast, Hazard’s stats at Chelsea back up his status as one of the club’s all-time greats.
      He amassed 352 appearances, 110 goals and 92 assists for the Blues, also making him one of the Premier League’s finest-ever players. More

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      Real Madrid ready to HIJACK Saudi Arabian club in shock transfer for Man City star after losing key man to injury

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      REAL MADRID could hijack Aymeric Laporte’s move to Saudi Arabia.Al-Nassr agreed a fee with Manchester City for the Spain defender, 29.
      Real Madrid could hijack Aymeric Laporte’s move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      But Laporte is weighing up whether he fancies the Middle East despite all the riches on offer.
      He is also waiting to see if Madrid show any interest after losing their  Brazil star Eder Militao to a torn ACL.
      Laporte lost his place in Pep Guardiola’s team following the arrival of Swiss international Manuel Akanji last August.
      The Spain international was limited to just 12 Premier League appearances.
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      Now City have paid £77million to sign Croatia star Josko Gvardiol, pushing Laporte even further down the pecking order.
      Joining Al-Nassr would see Laporte link up with Cristiano Ronaldo and former Liverpool striker Sadio Mane.
      While the Saudi giants are also reported to be interested in signing Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson.
      The Brazilian is understood to be tempted by the move with Al-Nassr likely to offer Alisson huge wages.
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      Laporte would be the third member of the Treble winning squad to leave this summer following the departures of Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez. 
      He has two years remaining on his contract so this is perhaps the last summer City will be able to cash in on the defender for a big sum.
      He was also spotted taking photos of the Etihad after City’s last home game at the end of last season, hinting he could be on the way out of the club.
      Aymeric Laporte is linked with a move away from Manchester CityCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea CONFIRM Kepa has joined Real Madrid in season-long loan transfer as fans say he’s latest star to ‘upgrade’

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      CHELSEA star Kepa Arrizabalaga has completed a loan move to Real Madrid.The goalkeeper will play for Los Blancos for the remainder of the season to cover the injury to Thibaut Courtois, who could miss the whole campaign after rupturing his ACL.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga has joined Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Real Madrid have announced Kepa’s signing
      He joins the long list of Chelsea players to have left the club this summer, which includes Mason Mount, Kai Havertz and N’Golo Kante.
      And some fans think Kepa is the latest Blue to upgrade by changing clubs.
      One supporter reacted to the news saying: “Mount upgraded, Havertz, upgraded, Loftus-Cheek upgraded, Kepa upgraded.
      “All went to bigger clubs but I’m supposed to believe they were the problem 😭😭”
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      Another fan simply added: “He is upgrading.”
      A third said: “He chose the better club.”

      Another commented: “He really went up a notch.”
      Kepa signed for Chelsea in 2018 for £71.5million – a world record fee for a goalkeeper.
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      He has made 163 appearances for the Blues but spent large spells out of the team after losing form.
      Edouard Mendy was brought in to replace the Spaniard in 2020 but Kepa won his place back under Graham Potter last season.
      But the capture of Robert Sanchez from Brighton meant an exit was always a possibility for Kepa this summer. More

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      Kepa’s Real Madrid transfer announced by Bayern Munich CEO after club expected star to be in Harry Kane press conference

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      BAYERN MUNICH CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has confirmed Kepa Arrizabalaga’s loan move to Real Madrid.The Chelsea shot-stopper, 28, was linked with a move to Bayern as he prepared to leave Stamford Bridge.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga is set to join Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen revealed they had planned to announce Kepa with Harry KaneCredit: AP
      And the German champions had hoped to unveil the Spanish keeper alongside striker Harry Kane when he faced the press on Sunday.
      But Dreesen confirmed at the former Spurs man’s press conference that Kepa had chosen Real Madrid.
      He said: “We were close to this deal and we actually wanted to present Kepa today. But he chose to join Real Madrid.
      “He’s Spanish and so Kepa wanted to accept Real proposal.”
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      Kepa, who remains the world’s most expensive keeper, arrived at Chelsea for a whopping £71.6million in 2018.
      But ever since Edouard Mendy arrived two years later, the former Athletic Bilbao man was made to sit on the bench.
      The star, who infamously REFUSED to be subbed off in the 2019 Carabao Cup Final, regained his place last term.
      Yet despite Mendy already quitting Chelsea for Saudi Arabia, he has been deemed surplus to requirements by new boss Mauricio Pochettino.
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      Robert Sanchez joined the Blues in a £25m deal from Brighton on a seven-year deal.
      And his arrival has paved the way for Kepa to depart.
      Real Madrid wanted him on a loan-to-buy option after their No1 Thibaut Courtois sustained an ACL injury that ruled him out for the majority of the campaign.
      Bayern also submitted a one-year loan proposal due to Manuel Neuer nursing an injury he picked up in a skiing accident last season.
      However, Kepa had his heart set on going to the Bernabeu and informed the German giants of his decision this week. More

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      Chelsea ‘want Kasper Schmeichel in shock transfer’ to replace Real Madrid-bound Kepa

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      CHELSEA are reportedly set to make a move for ex-Leicester keeper Kasper Schmeichel if they lose Kepa.The Blues have been rocked after Real Madrid shortlisted Kepa as the man to replace injured Thibaut Courtois.
      Kasper Schmeichel left Leicester for Nice – but things haven’t planned out too wellCredit: Reuters
      Courtois ruptured his ACL in training and left the pitches in tears – he is expected to be out for the season.
      Now, according to The Guardian, Schmeichel is being lined up to replace Kepa if he leaves.
      The Blues flogged Edouard Mendy to the Saudi Pro League, and although paid £25m to Brighton for Robert Sanchez, he appears to be the back-up option.
      There is also believed to be interest in the Danish international from other Premier League clubs.
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      It was reported earlier this year that Schmeichel, 36, would be allowed to leave Nice.
      He joined the French side at the end of the 2021/22 season after an 11-year spell at the King Power.
      According to French outlet L’Equipe, Nice will not stand in the way of the goalkeeper if he decides leave the club this summer.
      Several members of the squad are said to be growing annoyed by Schmeichel’s training methods.
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      His lack of leadership, along with his preference to manage himself, is causing tensions to rise.
      If Schmeichel does depart, reserve goalkeeper Marcin Bulka will likely step up to become the club’s No 1.
      Earlier this month, the Dane admitted that he would be open to a return to Leicester.
      During an appearance on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, he said: “I don’t think my chapter with Leicester will ever end.
      “I still say we, the club will always be a part [of me].
      “I came to Leicester as a young man needing a home and needing somewhere to be accepted for who I was and not for what everyone else thought I should be.
      “Leicester gave me that, and even after 11 years there’s still something unwritten for me there.”
      But it could be a return to the Premier League moves top of Schmeichel’s agenda in the immediate future if Chelsea come calling. More

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      Real Madrid ‘make contact with De Gea’ after Courtois horror injury with ex-Man Utd star available on free transfer

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      REAL MADRID are on the verge of signing David De Gea, according to reports.The move comes after Thibaut Courtois was ruled out for several months after suffering a horror knee injury.
      Real Madrid have made contact with David de Gea’s representativesCredit: AFP
      Thibaut Courtois has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligamentCredit: Getty

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      De Gea, 32, is available on a free transfer after leaving Manchester United at the end of June.
      Courtois left training in tears after injuring his left knee, with Real Madrid since confirming he has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament.
      The injury leaves Andriy Lunin as the club’s only available senior keeper.
      But that is about to change with De Gea in advanced talks to join Real, report talkSPORT.
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      Real Madrid previously tried to sign the Spaniard in 2015 but the deal collapsed due to a faulty fax machine.
      The Spanish giants are also understood to be monitoring Kepa Arrizabalaga’s situation at Chelsea.
      Kepa is currently a target for Bayern Munich, who are eyeing a loan deal with an option to buy.
      De Gea remains without a club over a month after leaving the Red Devils.
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      He departed Old Trafford upon the expiry of his contract at the end of June following 12 years at Old Trafford.
      Several clubs are reported to have taken an interest since, including Inter Milan.
      However, De Gea turned down the chance to join the Italian giants following Andre Onana’s move to United. More

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      Thibaut Courtois ‘leaves training session in tears’ as Real Madrid keeper could miss ENTIRE SEASON with horror injury

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      THIBAUT COURTOIS was left “in TEARS” are suffering a horror injury in training.The Belgium stopper was going through the motions with his Real Madrid team-mates in one of their final pre-season sessions before suffering a horrific injury to his left knee.
      Thibaut Courtois suffered a knee injury in training todayCredit: GETTY

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      The Belgium international could very well miss the entirety of the upcoming seasonCredit: AP
      Courtois, 31, is said to have been in absolute agony after injuring his knee.
      According to Cadena Cope, the former Chelsea keeper was “in tears” as he left the pitch.
      Real confirmed the Belgian’s injury in a statement this afternoon and revealed their No.1 had ruptured his ACL.
      It read: “After the tests carried out on our player Thibaut Courtois, he’s been diagnosed with a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee.
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      “The player will undergo surgery in the coming days.”
      Footie fans were quick to react to the news of Courtois being crocked, with one tweeting: “Sad news, Speedy recovery.”
      Another said: “Wow, speedy recovery.”
      And another said: “Wishing him a speedy recovery.”
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      Courtois’ injury could force Real boss Carlo Ancelotti to dip into the transfer marketCredit: Getty
      One remarked: “One of the greatest.”
      Courtois’ injury may force Real chief Carlo Ancelotti to dip into the transfer market.
      That is provided he doesn’t think back-up goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is up to the task.
      And if he wants to save money on a transfer fee, the Italian could move for the out-of-work David de Gea.
      The Spaniard is a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Manchester United in June.
      And footie fans were quick to suggest Ancelotti swoop for the Spain international.
      One tweeted: “It’s time for De Gea.”
      Another said: “David De Gea said let me get revenge for the fax machine and bang this juju.
      “They’re deffo signing him.”
      And another said: “David De Gea has never been more excited in his life.”
      One remarked: “De gea is available for free.
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      “I’m sure Madrid fans would be happy to have such a gem.”
      Real kick off their La Liga campaign on Saturday night with a trip to the Basque country to take on Athletic Bilbao. More

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      I was ‘the next Xabi Alonso’ and have £26m in career earnings but I flopped at Real Madrid and now I’m unemployed at 33

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      ASIER ILLARRAMENDI is now a free agent after leaving his boyhood club Real Sociedad.The Spain international’s contract with the LaLiga giants expired following the end of the 2022/23 season.
      Asier Illarramendi is a free agent after turning down a new contract with Real SociedadCredit: EPA
      The Spanish midfielder was tipped to be the next big thing at Real Madrid but failed to shineCredit: GETTY
      Illarramendi, 33, was expected to extend his second stay at the Estadio Reale Arena after Sociedad chiefs offered him a new contract.
      But the defensive midfielder – who drew comparisons to club icon Xabi Alonso – has decided to move on to pastures new.
      He said: “I never imagined getting as far as I have, there is a lot of my work behind it.
      “Look how far I have come, it is not easy to get here, stay and even be captain.
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      “I have done the best I could.
      “I have tried to transmit the values that I learned from Aranburu and Xabi Prieto.
      “I may have been wrong on occasions, but the intention was always the best and I am proud of all of that.”
      Illarramendi – who is understood to have made close to £26million during his career – began his footie adventure in Sociedad’s academy and graduated to the first team in 2010.
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      His stellar displays in the 2012-13 campaign earned him a big-money move to Real Madrid.
      But he failed to make an impact at the Bernabeu and ended up leaving after two seasons.
      Sociedad snapped up their academy product when Real made it clear he was surplus to requirements.
      Illarramendi went on to make a further 197 appearances for his boyhood club and scored 11 goals before deciding to leave. More