Sergio Ramos assesses Real Madrid's transfer target, Eden Hazard

Sergio Ramos has supported Real Madrid's pursuit of Eden Hazard and believes the Spanish giants are about to sign a "best player".

Hazard has effectively confirmed his departure from Stamford Bridge following his virtuoso performance in Wednesday's 4-1 win against Arsenal.

The 28-year-old has nearly joined the Spanish giants last summer after his World Cup exploits with Belgium, but is about to realize his dream of playing for Real Madrid with both clubs on the board. to pay 115 million pounds.

Real leaders have already planned to hand the emblematic jersey of Hazard Cristiano Ronaldo to number 7 and Ramos looks forward to the arrival of the winger.

"I consider Eden Hazard to be a very, really better player," he said.

"I give no advice to anyone, it does not depend on me either, if Hazard is signed or not, for example.

"It's an area outside my domain. I am captain and other departments supervise the recruitment in the club. "

For his part, Ramos confirmed at a press conference earlier this week that he was engaged within the club while he was ready to leave the club after a series of problems with the club. club president, Florentino Perez.

He said, "My dream is to retire here. At no time did I consider going to China.

"Yesterday, I went to see the president to make everything clear. I told the president that I would never go into a team capable of competing with Real Madrid.

"If one day I leave, it's because I think my body does not allow me to give a high level. I am the captain of Real Madrid and I feel very loved and supported by my teammates.

"I'm not trying to renew [my contract]. I'm happy with what I have. People still think it's a strategy to earn more, but it's the opposite. "