Eden Hazard transfer decision is down to Chelsea, says Antonio Conte

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says any Eden Hazard transfer decision will ultimately come down to the club and not him amid speculation over the Belgian’s future.

by samsuri kamal 

Real Madrid have been strongly linked with Hazard in recent times after his superb form in the Premier League this season to take the Blues close to what looks like being a fifth title.

Conte believes there is reason to be optimistic that the 26-year-old will choose to carry on at Stamford Bridge, but that he alone cannot control what will happen with the player.

‘I think that it’s impossible for me to take this responsibility, not only for Eden but for every single player,’ Conte said.

‘In this situation, it’s the club who have the final decision. I can say my opinion about this situation, but I repeat: the club has the final word.

‘I think also Eden is very happy to stay in Chelsea, to stay with us and work with us. I can tell this. But the future… I haven’t a crystal ball.