It’s happening — Eden Hazard is coming home. A year after hanging up his boots, the Chelsea legend is set to return to Stamford Bridge this weekend, sending fans into a nostalgic frenzy.
The 34-year-old will once again wear the famous blue shirt as part of the Chelsea Legends vs Liverpool Legends charity match, marking his first appearance at the Bridge since his emotional exit in 2019.
Hazard will join an all-star lineup of former teammates, including John Terry, Petr Cech, Diego Costa, Ramires, and John Obi Mikel.
According to The Mirror, proceeds from the match will go to the Chelsea FC Foundation and the Chelsea Players’ Trust, making this comeback as heartwarming as it is historic.
It’s been five years since Hazard’s tearful farewell, when he signed off in style by scoring twice in Chelsea’s 4-1 Europa League final win over Arsenal — his parting gift before a £100 million move to Real Madrid.
But as every football fan knows, that Spanish adventure never quite hit the mark.
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Eden Hazard at Real Madrid
When Hazard swapped London drizzle for Madrid sunshine, the world expected another Galactico chapter.
Instead, injuries and inconsistency dimmed his magic. Across four years at the Bernabeu, he managed just seven goals in 76 appearances.
By 2023, his contract was terminated early — and his dream had turned to dust.
Hazard later admitted, “Real Madrid is special. Beyond that, I don't think that I fit in. It’s a bit of a 'swaggering' club, and I’m not like that.”
His words resonated with fans who always saw him as football’s smiling magician — more art than arrogance.
Now, the Belgian maestro is stepping back where he belongs: a stage that adored him, and a crowd that never stopped chanting his name.
From his jaw-dropping solo runs to that title-winning strike against Crystal Palace, Hazard’s legacy at Chelsea remains untouchable.
On Saturday night, under the Stamford Bridge lights, Hazard’s return promises to be more than just a kickabout — it’s a reunion between a club and its favorite son. One last dribble down memory lane, one more roar from the Shed End.
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