Belgium coach Martinez: Hazard leaving Chelsea for Real Madrid great example for fellow pros

Football
25 Jun 2020 • 8:48 PM MYT
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Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says the way Eden Hazard left Chelsea for Real Madrid should serve as an example for any future big money transfers.

Martinez is confident Hazard left the Blues in the right way.

He told AS: "The beauty of the signing of Eden for Madrid is that it was an example. Today the footballer has no patience, and not only the footballer, in the modern generation there is no patience to wait for what you really want.

"His relationship with Madrid was something that was going to bear certain fruit. The first time, I remember it very well, after Brazil's match in the World Cup in Russia, it was already seen that this transfer was going to take place, but it did not take place until 12 months later.

"Eden focused on what his team wanted, won the Europa League and that's how he leaves it, winning a great title. It is a great example of professionalism, understanding your role and being patient.

"The way he arrived at Madrid is very beautiful, leaving after eight years through the front door, which is something special and very difficult for a foreigner in a club like Chelsea. It is a relationship that will be very successful because it has been done in the right way and with measured patience. So it will succeed, even sooner than expected."