Chelsea's new signing Eden Hazard has admitted he must earn place in Roberto Di Matteo’s starting line-up.
The Belgian playmaker cost £32million from Lille and in the run-up to his transfer was perceived as arrogant as he appeared to flirt with several Barclays Premier League clubs, including Manchester's United and City.
But eventually the 21-year-old signed for the Blues and now is hoping to bring more silverware to Stamford Bridge after the last season's European and FA cup double.
'I am completely aware that I am going to have to fight for my place, I can't take anything for granted,’ Hazard told the club’s magazine.
‘However, ultimately, I think this is a club where I can have a lot of success and win trophies.’
Hazard’s transfer was a drawn-out saga, with Chelsea only entering the running as they prepared to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League final.
Their victory meant they qualified for the subsequent edition of the competition - they would otherwise have played in the Europa League - and that was important to Hazard.
‘I was fortunate enough to get a taste of the Champions League last year, although things didn’t turn out as well as they might have done because I thought Lille could have gone further in the competition,’ he said.
'But, now, I
find myself here, playing for a club that has not only appeared in the
Champions League every year in recent times, but is also the curent
holder of the trophy.'
Before his move Hazard was also quoted as saying he would prefer a move to a club which would play him in his favourite position - the No 10 role.
'It's fair to say that I do prefer to play in the middle, perhaps just behind the front man,’ he explained. ‘I’m the kind of player who likes to get on the ball, that’s my big thing.’
The Belgian playmaker cost £32million from Lille and in the run-up to his transfer was perceived as arrogant as he appeared to flirt with several Barclays Premier League clubs, including Manchester's United and City.
But eventually the 21-year-old signed for the Blues and now is hoping to bring more silverware to Stamford Bridge after the last season's European and FA cup double.
'I am completely aware that I am going to have to fight for my place, I can't take anything for granted,’ Hazard told the club’s magazine.
‘However, ultimately, I think this is a club where I can have a lot of success and win trophies.’
Hazard’s transfer was a drawn-out saga, with Chelsea only entering the running as they prepared to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League final.
Their victory meant they qualified for the subsequent edition of the competition - they would otherwise have played in the Europa League - and that was important to Hazard.
‘I was fortunate enough to get a taste of the Champions League last year, although things didn’t turn out as well as they might have done because I thought Lille could have gone further in the competition,’ he said.
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Before his move Hazard was also quoted as saying he would prefer a move to a club which would play him in his favourite position - the No 10 role.
'It's fair to say that I do prefer to play in the middle, perhaps just behind the front man,’ he explained. ‘I’m the kind of player who likes to get on the ball, that’s my big thing.’
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