Alvaro Morata Admits to Discussing Potential Real Madrid Move with Eden Hazard

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has said he's discussed life at Real Madrid with Eden Hazard, as the Belgian superstar considers his future at Stamford Bridge.

Hazard has recently admitted a move to Los Blancos would be a dream come true for him, but he could still sign a new contract to remain in west London.

Morata experienced two spells at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, and was born in the Spanish capital.

Speaking to Depotes Cuatro (h/t Uche Amako of the Daily Express), Morata said the pair had talked about Real, but he thinks Hazard is happy at Chelsea.

"You can put him anywhere," said Morata. "It's not that he wants to leave Chelsea but if Madrid is going to go for him, it's not an impediment for him."

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Morata added he believes his team-mate could reject the prospect of a move to Spain.

"He has a good relationship with Chelsea," said Morata. "It is not like other players that want to abandon a club. He's also going to think about Chelsea."

Per Jacob Steinberg of the Guardian, Hazard recently declared Madrid as the best club in the world, but he's torn in his decision-making.

Hazard said:

"I want what's good for me but I want what's good for the club because the club has given me everything. I don't want to say: ‘Yes, I am signing a new contract,' and then in the end I don't end up signing. So I will see. Sometimes in my head, I wake up in the morning and think I want to go. Sometimes I think I want to stay. It is a hard decision. It is my future. I am 27 and I will turn 28 in January.

"That's why I spoke after the World Cup and I said that I think it is time to change because I played a great World Cup. I am really in the game, I am playing good football at the moment. Real Madrid is the best club in the world. I don't want to lie today. It is my dream since I was a kid. I was dreaming about this club. We will see. I don't want to talk about this every day. I don't have time but we will talk about my future soon. I think so."

TalkSport radio presenter Jason Cundy has said Chelsea must tempt the attacking midfielder with a financial offer he cannot refuse, making him the highest-paid player on the planet to sign a new deal with the Blues:

Hazard's performance value has once again jumped under a new coach at the Bridge, with Maurizio Sarri getting the best out of the Belgium international in the opening weeks of the campaign.

The player has always spoken fondly of the Spanish giants, and with Cristiano Ronaldo departed for Juventus, the UEFA Champions League holders have room to accommodate a forward.

Hazard has achieved a huge reputation at Chelsea, but the Premier League side are not in Real's airspace when it comes to tradition and heritage.

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Morata will have told Hazard about the glory and expectation attached to arguably the biggest club in the world, and as the clock ticks on his career, he will have to decide whether he wants to arrive in La Liga if the chance is offered to him soon.

Real need to rebuild in the next 12 months, with new boss Julen Lopetegui finding life difficult after taking the reins.

Hazard would be a sensational addition, providing the player with the opportunity to reach legendary status before the twilight of his career.