Eden Hazard could follow Lionel Messi to MLS with Vancouver Whitecaps in the race to sign the ex-Real Madrid star, with teams in Saudi Arabia and Brazil also interested
Eden Hazard has been linked with the Vancouver White Caps, of the MLS, after his release from Real Madrid this summer, ending his four-year, ill-fated spell in Spain's capital as clubs in Brazil and Saudi Arabia also register interest in the Belgian.
The 32-year-old winger, who can also be deployed as an attacking midfielder, is said to be considering these three destinations for his next and possibly last challenge of his career, according to AS USA, with the USA leading the queue.
Hazard reportedly turned down an opportunity to join Inter Miami in the past, and the prospect of the former Chelsea star signing for The Herons are nearly impossible after the arrivals of Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
That said, other MLS clubs have looked into signing the player, with the Whitecaps particularly keen on a move. Vancouver currently sits in 7th place in the league's Western Conference.
If Hazard were to move to Canada, then he would have to agree a deal before next month's roster freeze deadline on September 2.
Hazard, who's a free agent, also caught the eye of Brasilerio Serie A side Botafogo, who are owned by Crystal Palace's John Textor, who's shared his desire to bring the Belgian to South America in the past.
However, the two-time Premier League winner would have to take a pay cut for the deal to happen. Botafogo are 13 points clear of second-place Flamengo, for now.
Hazard has also received an offer from a Saudi Pro League summer, but the player's not necessarily interested in making more money after earning €23.2m (£20m) per season in Madrid.
As a result, he banked €92.8m (£80m) in terms of overall salary before walking away this summer.
Broken down further, Real Madrid paid Hazard around €36m (£31m) per goal.
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