Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack says it will be better to stay at Chelsea amid reports linking him with a move to Real Madrid. The former Germany captain suggested that it is better for the Belgian to remain a star at Chelsea than trying to become a success at Real Madrid. Ballack seems to be suggesting that Hazard should not become another Michael Owen.
“Hazard has a decision to make and he needs to consider what he would be walking away from at Chelsea if he moves to Real Madrid now,” Ballack said.
“Right now, Hazard is the top player at one of the biggest clubs in Europe, living in a fantastic city. Does he want to give all that up and then try to be a success at Real Madrid?
“He should realise that he can be the top player for another few years at Chelsea. It has taken time for him to establish himself at this level at Chelsea and he will need to start again if he moves to Real Madrid.
“I can’t give him advice on this. It is not just about a lot of money, even though that does count in a decision for every player. If we just speak about football, he has signed for Chelsea for a long time and he will not have the standing he has now at any other top club. This should be important for him.”
Ballack rejected the advances of Madrid when he signed for Bayern Munich from Bayer Leverkusen in 2002.
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