Thibaut Courtois vows to sign new Chelsea deal along with Eden Hazard

EDEN HAZARD has given Chelsea a major boost by suggesting he is ready to commit his long term future to the club.

Hazard has developed into one of the best attacking players in world football during his time at Stamford Bridge.

Real Madrid are planning to make a sustained effort to sign the Belgian playmaker after making him their top transfer target this summer.

The 27-year-old has so far refused to sign a lucrative new deal with Chelsea despite repeated attempts to conclude talks.

And that had increased fears he could be heading for the exit this summer, with Real boss Zinedine Zidane seemingly ready to break the bank for the player.

But Hazard appears to have ended any hopes that the European champions have of signing him this summer after his frank admission he will be staying in London. Asked if will be signing a new deal with Chelsea, Hazard told the Mirror: "Yes.

"I think Thibaut first. Then I will sign." Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is another player Chelsea have had trouble agreeing a new deal with.

And he is also another player Real Madrid are keen to sign over the summer as they look to bring in a top class player between the posts. Courtois has so far resisted all attempts by Chelsea to sign the new contract on offer, with his current deal set to run out at the end of next season.

And the Blues are keen to avoid him entering the final 12 months of his contract, which would see his transfer value diminish and possibly result in them losing him on a free in 2019.

Hazard's statement will be a major boost to club bosses as it suggests Courtois is finally close to coming round and signing a new long-term agreement.

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