Popular Post DavidEU 2,023 Posted June 4, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2012 Chelsea had been regularly linked with a move for Hazard over previous months, along with other major European clubs who had scouted the youngster extensively, but with the Blues' disappointing league form during the 2011-12 season increasing the likelihood that they would miss out on Champions League qualification as the season drew to a close, the media reported that Hazard had narrowed his options down to the two major Manchester clubs, with the opportunity to play in Europe's premier competition seen as a pre-requisite. However after Chelsea won the 2012 UEFA Champions League they secured entry into the following season's tournament, and reports emerged from France that Hazard was once again considering a move to Stamford Bridge. On 28 May 2012 Hazard announced on Twitter that he would be signing for the "Champions League winner". Joining for a reported fee of £32 million, the signing was confirmed by Chelsea on 4 June after the Belgian completed his medical. Upon signing Hazard stated "It's a dream come true for me. I can't wait to get started and for the season to start so I can meet my new team-mates, the supporters and all the people who are involved. I want to play as many games as possible, score as many goals as possible and win a place in the hearts of the supporters." He commented that his decision to move to Stamford Bridge was due to a variety of factors, including the opportunity to live in London, to be part of a young, emerging Chelsea side, and to play for a club which continued to win silverware after years of success: "Ultimately, for a player it's all about winning things; I want to win as many trophies as possible, which is another reason why I came here as Chelsea have been winning things for a long time now, and I hope to win many more during my time here." Hazard also revealed that former Chelsea player Joe Cole a team-mate at Lille had recommended a move to Chelsea: "I spoke to Joe Cole and what he said above all was that Chelsea was the right club for me. As somebody who loves the club himself, he said he could really see me in the shirt, so when I see him next I'll tell him he was right." Click here to view the record 15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kieran. 6,317 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 :') 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samzilla 517 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 'Bout time. Now all the paranoia can stop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fernando 6,085 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Link for Chelsea tv? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Valdo 568 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 About time, Welcome Eden ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomo 20,461 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 defiantly confirmed? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TacticalBlues 2,817 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 TERMS AGREED FOR EDEN HAZARD:http://www.chelseafc...2797352,00.html He's on Chelsea TV too Welcome the Bridge 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
manpe 10,565 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10268~2797352,00.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corlett 202 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Stream? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jusek 2,031 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I thought he would speak English. He will learn fast though. Anyway, welcome to Chelsea Eden Hazard! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Sheva. 5,373 Posted June 4, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2012 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jas 43,120 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 FINALLY! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jas 43,120 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Looks weird in suit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nic! 296 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 LET'S GET BACK TO EDEN, LIVE ON TOP OF THE WORLD! YEAH! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duppy Conqueror 1,315 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Welcome aboard Eden. may we have a long and trophy filled time together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Atholy 1,292 Posted June 4, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2012 Interview on the French radioYou have been in London for the last few days... Are you already adapted?He needs to adapt => been in london for a few days now to try it out. The weather is even worse than in the nord of france but he likes it a lot.UK as competitor against france? How are the chances of France... you played against them this weekend. In his opinion Begium played better football but England have quality players... had a great defense and also good counter football. Even rooney who was only on the field for the last 20 minutes was very present. France will find it difficult to win against them at the EC. But he saw a game of the French national team a while ago and he was impressed with the first half. If they play like this against England... They have a good chance to get something!Until now Interviews were ignored. How do you feel? Very good, calm... He let the hype happen but tried not to focus on it. He is already in vacation mood. 1 month of vacation now and he wants to relax.Why did you choose Chelsea and not Real, Barcelona?He wanted to go to England. He likes a lot the project that was presented to him by the Chelsea board ... old players left, new players will come in. He feels confident that he can find a good spot in the team and help to increase the level of the team next season. He also said he wanted to be sure to play. This was not the fact in Barcelona and Madrid and because he is still young, he needs gametime. That was also very important in his choice for Chelsea. Als as winners of the champions league they are qualified for the next CL => would be VERY important in his final decision! He tells that he had very good talks with Lukaku about Chelsea. He told him that the atmosphere is great and that it's a very good and nice club. Very nice management & players. Furthermore also the contact Hazard had with the some french speaking players at Chelsea was very positive!First you were going to Manchester. Why did you change your mind?Chelsea were far in the leagues table => no CL next season. Something he really set himself as a condition for his new club. He was in contact with both Manchesters... and they had interesting offers for me. But with the European Titel and the certainty to play CL next season... things fell into place again for Chelsea!He already had dinner with Roman and had a very good talk. He liked the ambition Romans shows and his plans for the future.. The ambition is big and Eden wants to be part of it!Where will you play next season? Wing or in the CAM position.Not really talked about that with RDM... They will see what position he likes best and see what the future brings. He is open for all positions.Do you think RDM will stay? I have absolutely no idea.Why not PSG, because you were linked with them a lot?It's a big club, nice city... but I have seen it in France for a while. Never been contacted directly by PSG eventhough media were telling that a lot.What do you need to be a future Ballon d'or?He feels that he needs to be part of a team that plays at the hightest level every week. He himself has to play good football week in/ week out... also in Europe and with the Belgian national team.Are you ready to fight for you spot at chelsea? Because the competition will be fierce!Absolutely... he feels ready to go for it and fight for his spot. Of course it's football and everything can change very quickly... but he feels confident to show himself in the pre season and gain a spot in the first team when the season starts.Conclusion and some nice words for Lille and France in general.He had 5 very good years at Lille. He finds it a pity that he cannot discover the new stadium... But he hopes to discover it soon.. maybe in another jersey. He also tells that the Bridge is also a very nice stadion... that's what players like... playing in great stadions!Will you come back to the French championship someday? Maybe someday yes.OK all the people who were doubting his signing for Chelsea... I think you have an answer by the guy himself!The Bridge => Garden of Eden 19 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ramzi 233 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Every stream i find is showing highlights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HNKS 508 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 The Chelsea TV stream I find are showing the CFC vs Valencia match??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DDA 7,590 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Wooo Welcome Eden .... Let's start winning Trophies together! =) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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