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Real Madrid attacker Eden Hazard responds to Chelsea return talk

Real Madrid attacker Eden Hazard has denied he's pushing to return to Chelsea this summer.

Hazard has ruled out the possibility and insists he is determined to 'prove himself' at Real Madrid next season.

He said: "I still have a three-year contract with Real Madrid, so going back to England is out of the question.

"Everyone knows that my first two years were not good, so first I want to prove myself at Real Madrid. I will do everything to do that.

"I certainly don't see myself leaving Madrid, given the contract situation.

"I know myself and I know when I'm in shape. If that's the case, I can give it my all for Real next season. That's my plan."

Hazard hopes he can get himself 100% fit and contribute towards Belgium's Euros bid.

He added: "I'm fine, I train well and I can do it for another two weeks. I hope to be ready for the first match in Russia.

"Practice matches will do me good, it's always good to be here with the group. It will be a great tournament to prepare for. I hope everyone is fit, including me. It will do me good to play some games to start well.

"I still have some pain in my thigh and I see what we are doing with the medical team and the manager.

"I couldn't play the last game with Real Madrid so I had a week off and now it's time to see if I have to train alone first or no."

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