Chelsea confirm Hazard deal

Belgium international will join up with Stamford Bridge side in July

By Rob Parrish - Follow me on Twitter @skysportsrobp.   Last Updated: June 4, 2012 8:20pm

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Eden Hazard takes on new Chelsea team-mate Ashley Cole at Wembley on Saturday

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Chelsea have reached an agreement with Lille for the transfer of Eden Hazard, with the Belgium international having passed a medical and accepted personal terms at Stamford Bridge.

Hazard's switch to the UEFA Champions League holders was revealed by the player via his Twitteraccount last Monday after a number of days of hinting over his next destination on the social networking site.

It has taken the West London side a further week to officially rubber-stamp the move for the highly-regarded 21-year-old, who can feature in a number of attacking roles.

Hazard was targeted by several of Europe's leading sides after his displays for Ligue 1 outfit Lille last season, where he scored 21 goals and provided 18 assists in 48 games.

"I'm delighted to finally arrive here, it's a wonderful club and I can't wait to get started."
Eden HazardQuotes of the week

Wonderful club

The Blues reportedly won a bidding war for his services with the fee reported to be £32million and are said to be paying him around £170,000 a week over a five-year contract.

The former Tubize player, who made his debut for Belgium at the tender age of 17, will join up with his new team-mates in July when they return for pre-season training.

Hazard told the club's official website: "I'm delighted to finally arrive here, it's a wonderful club and I can't wait to get started."

Manchester City and Manchester United were both believed to be in the running for his signature, butChelsea have won the race for a man who can operate out wide, as a second striker, or in a more central role.

Hazard played the full 90 minutes for his country against England at Wembley on Saturday, but could not prevent Roy Hodgson's side securing a 1-0 victory.