Hazard set for Anderlecht switch
The 20-year-old impressed during his time at SV Zulte Waregem, almost helping them pip Anderlecht to the championship and was rewarded for his fine form with a call-up to join his brother Eden in the national squad.
Anderlecht aren’t the only club that are keeping tabs on the attacking midfielder as Club Brugge and Racing Genk are also said to be interested in Hazard, but they do believe they have the best chance of signing him as they enjoy a good relationship with Chelsea.
Roger Vanden Stock fuelled speculation when he told Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad:
“Thorgan Hazard? We have very good contacts with Chelsea.”
A move to Anderlecht would we a wise move for both Chelsea and Hazard as they’re not only the team to beat in the Jupiler Pro League but have qualified for the UEFA Champions League which could provide the player with much needed European experience.
Belgian football expert John Chapman believes the move is likely:
Two rumours circulating in Belgium are Thorgan Hazard to Anderlecht and Junior Malanda to Club Brugge. First one more likely I feel.
— John Chapman (@BelgoFoot) May 20, 2013
Anderlecht Chairman Roger Vanden Stock says club has good relationship with #cfc and that Thorgan Hazard at Anderlecht would be interesting.
— John Chapman (@BelgoFoot) May 20, 2013
Source: Sky Sports