Eden Hazard Reportedly Nearing New Contract with Chelsea

Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard is set to spurn the chance to join Real Madrid in favour of signing a new contract at Stamford Bridge. 

According to Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb (h/t Mark Brus of Metro), the midfielder is prepared to remain in West London after regaining his form under new manager Antonio Conte. Los Blancos have continued to monitor Hazard as they consider an approach, but the Belgium international is ready to pen a new deal in England.

Hazard’s current deal runs until 2020, but the player is set to extend by a further year as he remains loyal to Conte, per Brus.

The attacker's upturn in form has been significant this season, and he was recently awarded February goal of the month by the Premier League for his solo strike against Arsenal, per Bleacher Report UK:

According to Diario Gol (h/t Brus), Real boss Zinedine Zidane had contacted Hazard in an attempt to make him move to the Spanish capital next summer.

Hazard would have been considered a huge addition to the Galacticos as they search for their next major star.

However, it appears the player has found a new level of happiness at the Bridge after the departure of former coach Jose Mourinho.

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The 26-year-old has found his touch once more, scoring 11 goals and creating four assists in the Premier League this term, per WhoScored.com.

The Belgian has rekindled his deadly connection with Spain striker Diego Costa, and Chelsea have reaped the benefit as they streak away toward the Premier League title ahead of the chasing pack.

Here is Hazard in action for his country:

It seemed the midfielder was finished at Chelsea at the end of last season, but Hazard has once again proved himself to be one of the continent's elite talents.

The player would have been perfect for Zidane's rapid attacking style, but Chelsea need to retain their best individuals as they prepare to re-enter the UEFA Champions League next year.