Michael Laudrup has fuelled rumours of Eden Hazard moving to Real Madrid, claiming that the Chelsea winger told him the deal was nearing completion.
Hazard has previously described playing for Real Madrid as "everyone's dream", refusing to rule out the possibility of leaving Stamford Bridge this summer.
His performances for Belgium at the World Cup have seen his stock rise even further, and now former Swansea manager Laudrup has confidently stated that the 27-year-old will be on his way to the Spanish capital in due course.
"I spoke to Eden Hazard a few days ago, he is preparing for a move to Real Madrid and it is a good move both for him and for Real," Laurdrup told Sportske Novosti.