'I've been resting for three years!' - Real Madrid flop Eden Hazard dismisses retirement talk

Eden Hazard insists he isn't retired and has hilariously claimed he's been 'resting for three years' whilst at Real Madrid.

The 32-year-old will leave the Spanish giants at the end of this month, a year before his contract was due to expire.

He penned an initial five-year deal until 2024 at the club following his big-money transfer from Chelsea in 2019.

But he's failed to replicate his Premier League form in La Liga, with Real cutting their association with the forward ahead of the new season.

There have been some suggestion that Hazard could retire from the sport following his nightmare, injury-hit spell in Spain.

Recent reports suggest he is considering joining little-known Belgium side Racing White Daring de Molenbeek (RWDM), who secured promotion this season.

However, the player himself has hit out at the 'nonsense' regarding his future, claiming his body is still capable of playing at the highest level.

"It is true that, in the last few days, I have read a lot about myself. And a lot of nonsense," he said.

Asked about rumours linking him with a switch to RWDM to play alongside his younger brother Kylian, he replied: "I don’t know if it’s stupid, we’ll see... I know I’m not giving the answers that are expected but it’s because, honestly, I still don’t have them.

"Having said that, I can assure you that I am still capable of being a professional footballer, my body can handle it. Also, I’ve been resting for three years..."

Hazard added: "Honestly, I still don’t know. After these three complicated years, I just want to spend time with my family, go on holiday like everyone else."

A move back to England has also been mooted, with Newcastle United thought to be interested in acquiring his services.