Real Madrid present Eden Hazard: Presentation of new signing at Bernabeu after £89m transfer from Chelsea

Eden Hazard joins Real Madrid following £150million transfer from Chelsea

Real Madrid presented Eden Hazard at the Bernabeu as 50,000 welcomed him to the Spanish capital.

Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival in 2009 drew around 70,000 supporters to the stadium, but Madrid pushed that close with Hazard's arrival, as the first statement signing the club have made for some time.

Hazard completed his transfer from Chelsea this week for an initial fee of £89m, which could rise to as much as £150m with add-ons. He joins Luka Jovic among several new arrivals as Madrid look to revitalise the team under returning manager Zinedine Zidane.

What time is the presentation?

Eden Hazard is set to be presented between 6-7pm BST.

Key Points

• Eden Hazard presented to the Santiago Bernabeu
• Belgian star completed £89m transfer from Chelsea this week

[13 June 2019 18:26 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Welcome along to live updates as Eden Hazard is presented to the Santiago Bernabeu. Will he break the attendance record of 70,000 set by Cristiano Ronaldo? Will he shout 'hala Madrid!' in a Belgian accent? Will he mess up his keepy-uppies? Stay tuned to find out.

[13 June 2019 18:34 · Lawrence Ostlere]

While we wait for the man himself to arrive, here's Miguel Delaney with an emotional farewell to one of the Premier League's most talented players:

[13 June 2019 18:38 · Lawrence Ostlere]

In the Bernabeu, they are showing some video clips of Hazard in action. If they weren't already, Real Madrid fans should be rather excited.

[13 June 2019 18:43 · Lawrence Ostlere]

  ↵It is a PACKED Santiago Bernabeu tonight. What a welcome. My first day at The Independent was similar. 

[13 June 2019 18:49 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Everyone's favourite club president Florentino Perez takes the mic. "Those here in charge of the club look to take the club forward and build on the legacy of Santiago Bernabeu, who brought the best players in the world to Madrid.

"We are Real Madrid. We want more titles, more success, and always win."

[13 June 2019 18:50 · Lawrence Ostlere]

"I want to welcome Eden Hazard. The fans will be behind you in every game. The fans know that you are unique, that your brand of football is special."

And here comes Eden...

[13 June 2019 18:52 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Eden Hazard speaks! "Hello everyone! [in Spanish]." 

"I'm going to speak in French as I still need to improve in Spanish [in French, obviously]. Thanks to the president, my friends and family. I look forward to pulling on this shirt. Since I was a young child it was my dream to play for this club. I just want to enjoy my time with this club. Thank you all."

[13 June 2019 18:53 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Hazard will speak a little more later. First he holds up his new shirt along side Florentino Perez, before being joined by his family members on the stage. His mum (I presume it's his mum) looks pleased as punch. 

[13 June 2019 18:58 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Eden Hazard speaks to Real Madrid supporters 

[13 June 2019 19:06 · Lawrence Ostlere]