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Real Madrid flop determined to stay at the club until 2024 – report
Eden Hazard has endured a nightmarish spell at Real Madrid. Having arrived in 2019 from Chelsea in a club-record move, the Belgian was tipped to become the face of the team for years to come.
But a myriad of injury and fitness issues have led to him being ostracized from the first-team setup almost entirely. Indeed, despite being at the club for nearly four years now, Hazard has made only 74 appearances so far, scoring a mere seven goals.
Hazard has played just eight times across all competitions this term and has been on the pitch for just a little over 90 minutes in 2023. It is clear that manager Carlo Ancelotti does not count on him any longer.
Given that he is the highest earner at the club by some distance, Real Madrid are looking to show him the exit doors in the summer. However, according to MARCA (h/t Madrid Zone), Hazard is determined to stay put at the club until 2024, when his contract expires.
It is claimed that the former Belgian international has shown no desire to search for a new club despite his situation at the Santiago Bernabeu and wishes to fulfil his contract at the club.
The former Chelsea superstar has always maintained as much when it came to his future. However, in a past interview, he had insisted that he would consider leaving if the club wanted him out.
“If Real Madrid tells me I need to leave in the summer, I’ll accept it,” he had said in a rare interview just before the World Cup last year.
But, that does not seem to be the case as things stand as Hazard intends to remain at the club for one more year, when his contract runs out.
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Carlos Espi reacts after scoring match-winning goal in Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: ‘Starting like this is a dream’
Carlos Espi is becoming Real Madrid’s unlikely late-game specialist.
The 21-year-old once again came off the bench to rescue Jose Mourinho’s side, this time scoring the 91st-minute winner in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Elche.
It was his second goal for the club, and both have arrived at crucial moments.
Speaking to Real Madrid TV after the match, Espi could barely contain his excitement.
“I’m so happy—the happiest man in the world. I try to help the team any way I can, and every time I step onto the field, I give it my all and come away feeling great.
“Starting like this has been a dream. This isn’t over yet; we’re going to keep going because we have Sunday’s match coming up.
Carlos Espi winning goal in Elche vs Real Madrid game. Mbappe assist. pic.twitter.com/STJBV3ikQL
— Daily Foot Vibes (@dailyfootvibes) September 16, 2026
“This is a team effort. All of us who take the field make the most of our opportunities and give it our all,” he began.
Espi keeps making his minutes count
There is a growing pattern to Espi’s involvement. Even though he has yet to start a match for the first team, that has not stopped him from making an impact.
His first goal arrived against Espanyol in Real Madrid’s opening game, when another late strike helped secure the result.
Against Elche, he was required again after Real Madrid surrendered a two-goal lead and suddenly found themselves in serious trouble.
Espi eventually appeared at the back post in the 91st minute and finished the move to give Mourinho’s team all three points.
The youngster shared the credit with his teammates, but he also had special praise for the player who supplied his decisive moment.
That assist came from Kylian Mbappe, whose presence has made Espi’s route into the starting XI particularly difficult.
“It’s unbelievable—it’s crazy to watch him train and play. In this case, he set me up for the goal, and I’m very happy for him, too.”
First Madrid derby already has Espi excited
The timing of Espi’s latest contribution could hardly be more interesting, as Real Madrid now face Atletico Madrid on Sunday, giving the forward an opportunity to experience his first Madrid derby.
“I’m really looking forward to it—I’m so excited. It’s my first derby here, and we’re going to go for it.”
For Mourinho, Espi is a useful option when matches become chaotic. He may not yet be a regular starter, but his two appearances on the scoresheet have carried considerably more weight than the minutes he has played.
