Real Madrid have ended their interest in Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard as Julen Lopetegui plans to shape his side around Isco.
The La Liga giants have been heavily linked with a £170million move for the Belgian and Hazard intimated after the World Cup that he was ready to make the move to the Bernabeu.
Chelsea have long been aware of Hazard's desire to eventually move to Madrid but the Blues believe they are in a strong position given the 27-year-old has two years to run on his deal at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues' position has convinced Real that a deal for Hazard would prove too expensive and new boss Lopetegui is now ready to put his faith in Isco instead, according to AS.
That leaves Hazard in a precarious position as Chelsea are determined to extend his deal to make him the highest paid player in their history.
Though that would obviously appeal to Hazard, it would further decrease the chances of his dream move to Madrid materialising as Chelsea could then ramp up their asking price even further.
Maurizio Sarri is desperate to keep Hazard and is even said to be ready to name the Belgian as club captain next season in an effort to persuade him to stay put.
Hazard is due to link up with the Chelsea squad just days before their Premier League opener against Huddersfield.
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