Eden Hazard’s two-word message after announcing shock Chelsea return

Former Chelsea man Eden Hazard has given his reaction after a return to Stamford Bridge was announced.

The Belgian officially retired from playing in October after leaving Real Madrid in the summer. It brought to an end a career where he made a total of 622 appearances for three clubs.

352 of those came in a Chelsea shirt, between the years of 2012 and 2019. Hazard scored 110 goals for the club and provided a further 92 assists, winning two Premier League titles, one FA Cup, one League Cup and two Europa League titles.

Five years after his departure, it has been announced that Hazard will be back playing at Stamford Bridge in the summer. The Belgian will be playing for the Rest of the World team in the annual Soccer Aid match.

“My Chelsea family – I am coming home on Sunday, June 9! I can’t wait to see you all again,” he said. “Playing at Stamford Bridge was always amazing.

“We won so many trophies together there. Some of the very best memories I have in football – seven brilliant years. I miss them.”

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Hazard will be managed by current Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino who will take charge of the Rest of the World Team. The England team will be managed by former midfielder Frank Lampard alongside his uncle, Harry Redknapp.

Following confirmation of his return to Stamford Bridge, Hazard has taken to social media to give a further two-word reaction. Sharing the announcement video from SoccerAid on his Instagram story, the 33-year-old simply wrote: “I’m back!” His message was accompanied by with a stadium emoji.

His last appearance at Stamford