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Paris tried to recruit him for a long time, returning to the charge every year. But the person concerned had promised himself to always respect his favorite club.
The love of a club, a jersey and its supporters, a notion and values which are rare now. For Eden Hazard, this was the credo of her career. So he swore to himself when he left Lille in 2012 that he would not wear other colors in France in the future. Having become an international star at Chelsea, the Belgian leader has nevertheless had many opportunities to return to Ligue 1.
In a podcast developed by his former teammate John Obi Mikel, Eden Hazard confides having been approached every year by PSG while he played for the Blues, between 2012 and 2019. “ Paris was the only club to lobby every summer to recruit me, when I played at Chelsea. I always said that my club in France was Lille. I wasn’t planning on going to another club. I have always been clear with PSG. There was no question of joining them. I like football. I love the fans, and when I say something, I keep my word. »
His response to Ronaldo
Finally recruited by Real Madrid upon his departure from London, the Red Devil slowly died out there. But he has no regrets. “ I like football. I love the fans, and when I say something, I keep my wordhe whispers. Money doesn’t come into play. It’s nice to have money, of course, but it’s not like I need the money. I do not care. »
However, a return to L1 – to Losc – would not have been shameful in his eyes. Eden Hazard taking the opportunity to respond to Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently estimated that the Saudi championship had nothing to envy of the French elite. “ I don’t agree with him. The fact is that today, if you look at the Saudi Arabian championship, there are great players. But they are not great teams. In France, there are perhaps fewer great players, but they form more of a team. I am sure that if a Ligue 1 team plays against a Saudi Arabian team, they will win. (…) The level in France is good. »
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
