Real Madrid have finally revealed what number Eden Hazard will wear at Santiago Bernabeu. The Belgian completed his move to Spain in May 07 but fans had to wait for a while to find what number he will don.
The former Chelsea superstar joked about asking Luka Modric for the number 10 jersey which he made his own during his unforgettable spell at Stamford Bridge. That request was quickly shot down and the 27-year-old will now wear the no. 7 jersey, with the club listing the attacker as such on their official website.
He will follow in the footsteps of several iconic players, the most recent being Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese ace made a name for himself in the Spanish capital wearing that jersey, with the weight of succeeding the five-time Ballon d'Or winner now falling on Hazard's shoulders.
The former Lille sensation is seen as Los Blancos' answer to the gap left by the departure of the iconic forward. Since Ronaldo's exit in 2018, Real Madrid have struggled, hence their motive for spending big to bring Eden to Spain.
Whether he can replicate Cristiano's form in the number seven jersey he used to wear remains unknown, but the Belgian's form during the pre-season wasn't impressive. Reports emerged claiming Florentino Perez is already unhappy with the new signing due to his fitness, as he appeared to return from holiday with excess weight.
Hazard has already scored his first goal for his new club, netting an impressive strike against Red Bull Salzburg. However, fans eagerly await to see how the Belgian superstar will fare in La Liga
