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Chelsea's Eden Hazard attends a training session at their training ground in Cobham, England, Tuesday Nov. 3, 2015. Chelsea will play Dynamo Kiev in a Group G Champions League soccer match on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
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Real Madrid Transfer News: Eden Hazard Wanted Amid Chelsea Fallout Rumours

Rob BlanchetteDec 13, 2015

Eden Hazard has "grown tired of life" under Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and is reportedly ready to walk away from Stamford Bridge to join Real Madrid.

Spanish outlet Fichajes (h/t George Bellshaw of Metro) reported the relationship between player and coach has now completely disintegrated, motivating Hazard to become the Bernabeu club's next Galactico. 

If Real president Florentino Perez decides he wants the diminutive attacker at his club, it will cost him £75 million as Chelsea hold out for top dollar, per Bellshaw. 

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Fichajes (h/t Metro's Mark Brus) also claim Madrid could ramp up their pursuit of Hazard as a potential transfer ban hangs over the club's head, similar to the one Barcelona recently experienced.

Joaquin Maroto of AS (h/t Metro's Tom Olver) confirmed Madrid could be one of a number of clubs handed the punishment after FIFA decided to ban Los Blancos for two transfer windows—but have not yet imposed any sanctions.

Hazard has been in the worst form of his career this season, and the chemistry between Mourinho and his best players has evaporated at an alarming rate.

The 24-year-old has not scored this season, adding a paltry three assists in 21 Premier League and Champions League appearances, according to WhoScored.com.

PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 02:  Jose Mourinho the Chelsea manager hands a water bottle to Eden Hazard of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League quarter final, first leg match between Paris Saint Germain and Chelsea at Parc des Princes on April 2, 2014 in Par

Sami Mokbel of the Daily Mail recently said Madrid are concerned they'll be asked to better the £86 million paid for Gareth Bale to Tottenham Hotspur in 2013, and it seems Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich's valuation is close to the world-record fee:

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Bringing Hazard to the Spanish capital features prominently on Real's agenda, and work behind the scenes is already underway to make the swoop a reality. Hazard is understood to be aware of Real's interest. However, the La Liga club are fully aware of the financial implications that would surround such a deal.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26:  Chelsea Manager Jose Mourinho embraces Eden Hazard during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on October 26, 2014 in Manchester, England.  (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty

Despite the fresh claims, Hazard has publicly said he has no problem with Mourinho and called him "the best manager" as he explained he has no intention of severing their relationship, per Sky Sports: "I don't have a problem with him [Mourinho], he is the best manager. He is the best manager for Chelsea and we hope we can win a lot of trophies together. Maybe not this season because it will be difficult, but next season and on."

Here is a video of Hazard representing his country, reminding why Madrid might want the player in their side:

There is the potential Chelsea might want to move the player on if he doesn't recover his form in the second half of the season. They will be aware that his poor performances will severely effect his market value while also having a huge bearing on results.

At the start of the season, it would have been easy to see why Real might want the Belgian, but as it currently stands, he would struggle to get into the starting XI under manager Rafael Benitez.

Benitez demands his players have a specific skill set and defensive awareness, and Hazard doesn't fit the picture. 

While Cristiano Ronaldo and Bale remain at the Bernabeu, there is little room for an addition like Hazard, and he will have to prove himself in the coming months if he wants a move to La Liga. 

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