Once considered one of the biggest talents in the world, Eden Hazard's career ended at the age of 33 – much sooner than one could expect. The Belgian hung up his boots after seeing his Real Madrid contract terminated a year before its expiration.
In a candid interview with L'Équipe, Eden opened up on what went wrong for him at the club.
"I've been a Zinedine Zidane fan since I was a child. The Bernabeu, the white kit… it has a charm that others don't have. Real Madrid is special.
"Beyond that, I don't think I ever fit in. It's not like me. It's a bit of a 'swaggering' club and I'm not like that. But it was my dream, I couldn't finish my career without coming here."
As a reminder, the winger arrived at Bernabeu as the club's most expensive signing in history, with hopes of embarking on a new chapter in his career. However, his time at the club turned into a complete disappointment. In four years, the winger featured in just 76 games, contributing to 19 goals, as he struggled with constant injuries.
