Eden Hazard, the celebrated Chelsea football legend, is on the cusp of a momentous return to the game, sparking immense joy among fans. After parting ways with Real Madrid in June, becoming a free agent in the process, Hazard is set to grace the pitch once more for a noble cause. L’Equipe reports that on October 18, at the Stade de L’Epopee in Calais, he will join the Varietes Club de France in a charity match—a team renowned for its roster of illustrious players, engaging in around 40 charitable matches every year.
Established in 1971, the Varietes Club de France has been a platform for some of football’s greatest to unite for philanthropic endeavors, pitting their skills against various teams. This forthcoming match will witness Hazard alongside World Cup champions Didier Deschamps, the French national team manager, and Laurent Blanc. Adding to the excitement, he will reunite with former Lille teammates Yohan Cabaye and Mathieu Debuchy.
Hazard’s trajectory took a downturn after leaving Chelsea for Real Madrid in 2019. During his remarkable seven-year tenure at Stamford Bridge, he etched his name in Premier League history, amassing 110 goals and 92 assists in 352 appearances. His move to Santiago Bernabeu, sealed with a £130 million contract, was heralded with great expectations. However, injuries plagued his time in Madrid, resulting in a meager seven goals and twelve assists in 76 games across four years. Ultimately, Real Madrid opted to terminate his £400,000-per-week contract.
Despite the tumultuous turn of events, the summer transfer window saw a resurgence of interest in Hazard. Teams such as Marseille and Lille, his former club, expressed their desire to sign him, but he declined both opportunities. As anticipation mounts for his return to the pitch, fans eagerly await the rekindling of Hazard’s magic and prowess, hoping to witness him reignite the spark that made him a legend in the world of football.
