Eden Hazard: Chelsea Legend Confirms He Will Return to Stamford Bridge

• Eden Hazard is among the personalities who will take part in the Soccer Aid
• The summer tournament is set to be played at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge
• This will be Hazard's second appearance at the stadium since his 2019 exit

Chelsea legend Eden Hazard has announced he will be returning to Stamford Bridge this summer.

Hazard quit the Blues in the summer of 2019 to seal a dream move to Real Madrid.

However, his spell at Santiago Bernabeu failed to go according to plan, with the Belgian struggling to live up to his expectations.

His struggles led to his axing by the Spanish club at the end of last season, leaving the former Lille star with no choice but to call time on his career.

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According to ESPN, Hazard announced his decision to hang his boots only a few months after he was released by Real.

In his announcement, the former winger disclosed that "you must listen to yourself and say stop at the right time."

Hazard set for Stamford Bridge return

However, months after his retirement, Hazard has announced he will be returning to Stamford Bridge this summer.

According to Sportskeeda, the former Belgium international is among a host of high-profile personalities set to participate in the Soccer Aid tournament on June 9.

It is understood that Hazard will be part of the World XI, which will be managed by Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino.

The ex-player has since confirmed that he will be involved in the match, adding:

"My Chelsea family - I am coming home on Sunday, 9th June! I can't wait to see you all again. Playing at Stamford Bridge was always amazing. We won so many trophies together there. Some of the very best memories I have in football - seven brilliant years. I miss them."

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This will be the second time Hazard will be coming back to Stamford Bridge since his famous move to Real.

Eto'o's old advice to Hazard re-surfaces

Sports Brief previously reported on Samuel Eto'o disclosing his advice to Hazard on his training attitude during their time together at Chelsea under former manager, Jose Mourinho.

The Cameroonian legend warned his teammate he would be forgotten in two years if he didn't train well.