The Belgian surpassed a century of goals for Chelsea on Boxing Day with his winning brace against Watford. After the game Hazard spoke of his desire to become a club legend, despite previously dropping hints of a move away this summer. The 27-year-old’s contract expires in June 2020 and Stamford Bridge executives are eager for Hazard to pen a new long-term deal. Hazard continues to stall on the offer, however, putting into question his commitment to the club. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 - FREE TO PLAY HERE** The diminutive forward cannot be faulted for his commitment on the pitch this term, though, with the two-time Premier League winner registering 10 goals and nine assists at the halfway stage of the season. That on-pitch leadership translates to the national team, where Hazard is captain, and the forward took pride in donning the armband as Belgium finished third at the World Cup last summer. But the world star does not believe he warrants such rank, at least away from the turf. Speaking to the Chelsea website, Hazard said: “Now I am the captain of Belgium, but for me it was strange because I know off the pitch I am not a leader. “When I am on the pitch, in a different way to John Terry or Vincent Kompany for Belgium, for sure I am a leader.” The comments came as a response to Chelsea team-mate Cesc Fabregas’ claim that he would never present Hazard the armband if he was manager because “he doesn’t talk or get involved in many things” off the pitch. Hazard took the honest words kindly, though, saying: “I understand what Cesc is saying. I think exactly the same.” The team-mates have a strong relationship with each other, and it was the benched Fabregas to whom Hazard ran to celebrate his 100th Chelsea goal. Fabregas has been limited to just 153 minutes in the league this season and is seeking a January switch, however, while the Hazard contract saga continues.
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