Chelsea attacking midfielder Eden Hazard has become only the third player to reach 50 goals and 50 assists for the club.
The Belgian international set up Jorginho’s winning goal against Fulham on Sunday in order to reach the milestone:
Fans on Twitter congratulated Hazard on his achievement:
Build the statue
— ?? (@FlicksLikeEden) 5 March 2019
Best in Chelsea and best in the league.
— . (@SarriballEra) 5 March 2019
Honestly though, it's very rare to see a player hit legendary status for a club before they turn 30. So glad Hazard has already done it. Hope he stays with us forever
— Wasiq (@Wasiqs3404CFC) 5 March 2019
new contract incoming.
— Franco Nuñez (@franconuteo) 5 March 2019
GOAT
— T (@HazardFIicks) 5 March 2019
One of the best players in Chelsea's history doubtlessly.
— Batuhan Bülbül (@BMiselyum) 6 March 2019
Immense player ?? ?? #chelsea
— Mark Thompson (@MarkTommostuff) 5 March 2019
Best player in the world ??
— Hazhardd ? (@FueluxKR) 5 March 2019
Killer Hazard ??
— MaybachUmar Moroski (@UmarMoroski) 5 March 2019
he is the living legend of chelsea
— Sami Mesfin (@mesfin_sami) 5 March 2019
lifetime contract needed asap.
— M? (@skyxbluesilk) 5 March 2019
Please stay man!!
— Apinan.R (@r_apinan) 6 March 2019
For some supporters, his status as a legendary figure at the club will depend on whether he signs a new contract to remain at Stamford Bridge.
Hazard has recently stated that he has made a decision on his future but hasn’t revealed whether that means he will be staying or leaving.
The 28-year-old’s current deal expires in 2020, meaning he will only have twelve months remaining next summer.
However, the club’s transfer ban may complicate matters. Chelsea can sell players during the ban but they won’t be able to replace them.
Whether that means Hazard would stay, even if he doesn’t sign a new contract, it isn’t known.
