Eden Hazard has reiterated that he would like to play under Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid.

The Chelsea forward has long been linked with a move to the Spanish capital, and sources close to the London club believe that they are likely to lose him next summer.

Hazard is reported to have agreed to one more season with Chelsea, ahead of a likely switch in 2018.

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Whilst on international duty, the 26-year-old told Belgian TV channel RTL: “Everyone knows the respect I have for Zidane as a player, but also as a manager. He was my idol.

“I do not know what will happen in my career in the future. However, for sure, to play under Zidane would be a dream.

“I am enjoying life at Chelsea. I still have a lot of things to achieve with them. I am focused on playing for Chelsea.”

Madrid, who did not sign a Galactico this summer, are understood to be confident that Hazard will be landing at the Santiago Bernabeu sooner rather than later.

Bookmakers are starting to react to Hazard’s future, and Ladbrokes price him at 4/1 to join Real Madrid in the summer.

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