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Hazard is happy at Chelsea and should shun Real Madrid interest – Essien

Leading clubs across Europe continue to monitor the in-form Belgian, but a former Blues star remains confident he will not leave Stamford Bridge

Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien hopes Eden Hazard stays at the club and continues his impressive form.

Hazard was tipped to leave Stamford Bridge during the transfer window, with Real Madrid said to be interested, after admitting in July he was tempted to try "something different".

However, the Belgium star later said he was happy to stay and has been exceptional under Maurizio Sarri this season, scoring seven goals in eight Premier League appearances and netting a stunning Carabao Cup winner against Liverpool.