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Cristiano Ronaldo is scoring, shooting, assisting and touching the ball less than ever before… at 32 is he in decline? It is no wonder Real Madrid want Chelsea's Eden Hazard

Daily Mail | April 1, 2017

Related Topics: Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Assist (football), Chelsea F.C., Real Madrid C.F., Madrid, Zinedine Zidane, Eden Hazard, Ronaldo

In 2010, Zinedine Zidane said of Eden Hazard: 'He's very good and is going to get even better. I would take him to Madrid with my eyes closed.'

In 2015, Zidane added: 'After [Lionel] Messi and [Cristiano] Ronaldo, Hazard is my favourite player. It's incredible to watch him play. Do I see him going to Real Madrid? Ask someone else. I love the player and that's all.'

In 2017, Zidane is Real Madrid manager and wants to freshen up his forward line of Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale – by making Hazard their new Galactico.

At age 32, Cristiano Ronaldo might be on the wane - statistically he is down in key areas
At age 32, Cristiano Ronaldo might be on the wane - statistically he is down in key areas
The Real Madrid star isu00a0scoring, shooting, assisting and touching the ball less than ever before
The Real Madrid star is scoring, shooting, assisting and touching the ball less than ever before
Zinedine Zidane is considering freshening up his forward options with Chelsea's Eden Hazard
Zinedine Zidane is considering freshening up his forward options with Chelsea's Eden Hazard
Hazard is set to be offered an improved contract by Chelsea this summer.
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