Antonio Conte has warned Barcelona that Eden Hazard is not for sale, amidst reports the La Liga giants could turn to the Belgian as a replacement for Neymar, if the Brazilian leaves. Conte says Hazard is happy at Chelsea, till his childhood dream comes to the fore – which may be to play for Real Madrid or Barca.
‘He is very happy to stay with us and to play for Chelsea,’ said Conte.
‘I don’ t know anything about this situation.”
‘In the past I read a lot of stories about Hazard with Real Madrid – and now Barcelona. This is the transfer market and we must understand this.’
Hazard, who has three more years on his current contract at Stamford Bridge. has not been part of Chelsea’s pre-season tour due to injury.
‘It is difficult to say when he will be back,’ said Conte. ‘After a bad injury, after ankle surgery, it is not easy to programme the date to come back.’ Conte said about Hazard’s injury
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