Eden Hazard does not intend to pack his bags. The Belgian striker "would like to stay at Real Madrid next season" and "a transfer in the next transfer window is not on the agenda," he said Monday in an interview with RTBF television.

"I've always dreamed of this club. I'm just waiting for one thing, it's to be on the pitch to prove that I can still play football, even if people doubt it, which is normal," said the former Lille and Chelsea player. Hazard, 32, who arrived at Real in June 2019 for 115 million euros, has never imposed himself in Madrid due to injuries. Although rid of his physical problems, he has not been aligned in La Liga since September 9.

At "Real, we don't have time"

"There is only one thing that could get me out of the spiral I am in, and that is to play (...). After months without a game, I know I wouldn't score five goals in my first game. I need time. But at Real, we don't have time," said the player who will have one year left on his contract in Madrid at the end of this exercise.

The Red Devil, who ended his international career last December after the 2022 World Cup, admits to doubting "the confidence of Carlo Ancelotti". "With the coach, we don't talk to each other but we respect each other," said the Belgian. I see in training that I can bring something. I feel good physically. But there are other players" who are doing well.

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"I'm not asking to play 90 minutes but just to feel useful," he repeated, showing detachment: "Last season, my situation was difficult to live. It affects me less now." "Some (teammates) tell me to leave (to play) because they see my qualities. But that's not my option. I remain convinced that I can bring something (to Madrid)," he insisted. The ball is now in his coach's feet.

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