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Oliver Harbord

Decision made over Eden Hazard banner at Stamford Bridge after Real Madrid move

Eden Hazard completed his move from Chelsea to Real Madrid last night and his banner at Stamford Bridge is set to be taken down.

The 28-year-old had seven decent seasons with the Blues, however made it clear that it was always his dream to make the switch to the Spanish club.

A banner of the Belgian flag, with the words 'Garden of Eden' and with photos of Hazard has been hanging in the Shed End, however that won't be there next season after his switch to Real Madrid.

As is usual with a player who moves on from Chelsea to another club, if there is a banner of the player then it will be taken down until they return or retire.

The brilliant flags and banners at in the Shed End at Stamford Bridge are organised by the group 'We Are The Shed', who have made the decision to take down the Hazard banner after his switch to Real Madrid.

When asked for a comment from football.london, We Are The Shed said: "We remove all players banners who are currently playing for other teams and bring them out if they come back.

"It is completely out of respect to the current players at the club and it is likely Eden will get a new one once he retires."

Hazard is set to be unveiled at the Santiago Bernabeu on June 13, following his international duty with Belgium as they take on Kazakhstan and Scotland over the next week.

The winger might well make a return to Stamford Bridge next season, however. The Blues are in Pot 1 of the Champions League group stage seeding, with Real Madrid in Pot 2 for the draw.

It means that the two clubs could face in the group stages of the Champions League, with Hazard likely to get a warm reception should that happen.

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