Hazard, who won the Premier
League twice during his time at Stamford Bridge, revealed the news on social
media on Tuesday.
He won two Premier League
titles during his time at Stamford Bridge, scoring 110 goals across 352
appearances.
The Belgian departed Real
Madrid in the summer of 2023, a year before his contract was due to expire, and
didn’t sign with any other club despite various rumours.
Hazard had already retired from
international football last December.
His statement reads;
“You must listen to yourself
and say stop at the right time.
“After 16 years and more than
700 matches played, I have decided to end my career as a professional
footballer.
“I was able to realise my
dream, I have played and had fun on many pitches around the world.
“During my career I was lucky
to meet great managers, coaches and teammates – thank you to everyone for these
great times, I will miss you all.
“I also want to thank the clubs
I have played for: LOSC, Chelsea and Real Madrid; and thank the RBFA for my
Belgian Selection.
“A special thank you to my
family, my friends, my advisors and the people who have been close to me in
good times and bad.
“Finally, a huge thank you to
you, my fans, who have followed me for all these years and for your
encouragement everywhere I have played.
“Now is the time to enjoy my
loved ones and have new experiences.”
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