Reports suggest that Chelsea Football Club will pocket a £5 million bonus from Eden Hazard’s transfer to Real Madrid, following the Spanish side’s recent Champions League victory. 

Hazard’s move to Madrid in 2019 came with an initial fee of £88 million on a five-year deal, with additional bonuses potentially reaching up to £150 million depending on performance. While the Belgian winger retired from professional football eight months ago, these bonuses are still applicable until the end of his original contract.

According to The Telegraph, Chelsea stands to gain £5 million after Real Madrid clinched their 15th Champions League title by defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-0. Hazard’s transfer from Chelsea to Madrid ahead of the 2019-20 season has been lauded as a lucrative deal for the London club.

However, Hazard’s time at Real Madrid was marked by a decline in form. In four seasons, he managed just 76 games across all competitions, scoring seven goals and assisting 12. His contract with Real Madrid was terminated last summer.

This performance was a far cry from his stellar record in his final season at Stamford Bridge, where he notched 21 goals and 17 assists. During his seven-year tenure at Chelsea, Hazard played a pivotal role in the club’s success, winning two Premier League titles, two Europa Leagues, an FA Cup, and an EFL Cup. He also received Ballon d’Or nominations, reaching as high as seventh place in 2018.

Despite retiring from professional football in October, Hazard is set to make a return to Stamford Bridge for Soccer Aid on June 9. In his retirement announcement, he expressed gratitude to his fans, teammates, coaches, and clubs he represented throughout his career, signaling a new chapter of enjoying time with loved ones and embarking on new experiences.