Chelsea receive windfall thanks to Eden Hazard amid Real Madrid's Champions League triumph
Chelsea have reportedly earned £5million from Real Madrid due to a clause in Eden Hazard's contract.
Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the Champions League final at Wembley on Saturday to extend their record in the competition to an incredible 15 titles.
Danger He signed for the Spanish giants Chelsea in a £130m deal in 2019 before leaving last summer and then retiring in October.
Despite this, ESPN reported two weeks ago that Madrid Progression to the Champions League final will help the Blues financially.
A performance-related add-on included in Hazard's contract ensured that Chelsea would pocket £5 million if Madrid reached Wembley.
Although Hazard has retired, it is said that the 'club to club element' of his contract at Madrid is still active and they will have to pay the amount to Chelsea.
While the sum may seem small in the current high fee market, the Blues legend is helping his former club once again.
During his seven years, Hazard scored 110 goals and assisted a further 85 in all competitions for Chelsea in 352 appearances.
The Belgian won two Premier League titles, two Europa Leagues, the FA Cup and the League Cup, as well as the club's Player of the Year award on four occasions.
Hazard will return to Stamford Bridge on June 9 to Help footballwith talkSPORT providing all the build-up throughout the week and regular updates from the charity match.
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Chelsea are on their way to announce Enzo Maresca as their new head coach following the mutual departure of Mauricio Pochettino last month.
The Italian will join the Blues after winning the Championship in his first season at Leicester.
Madrid's £5million payment to Chelsea could help their summer transfer plans, although a new arrival may soon join.
Tosin Adarabioyo is prepared for a doctor with the Blues as he nears the end of his contract at Fulham.
The centre-back was one of Newcastle's main targets and Manchester United were also interested in the 26-year-old.
However, Chelsea appear to have won the race for Adarabioyo as they prepare for pre-season under new boss Maresca.
