Zinedine Zidane speaks about Real Madrid’s €150 million flop: ‘Sadly he had physical setbacks’

Former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has shared his thoughts on the club's €150 million transfer of Eden Hazard. Zidane, speaking to the media, admitted that the Belgian star's physical setbacks were the main reason behind the player's failure to live up to the expectations. Despite the initial hype surrounding Hazard's arrival, Zidane acknowledged that the injuries and poor fitness significantly hindered the player's performance at Real Madrid.

The two-time world player of the year under the tutelage of Zidane at Chelsea struggled to replicate that form in Spain, ultimately leading to his departure after two more disappointing seasons under Carlo Ancelotti. Zidane, who has remained close friends with Hazard, expressed his fond memories of the player, both as a player and as an individual.