Former Chelsea star Brian Laudrup believes Eden Hazard is ready to join Real Madrid.

A number of players have been linked with filling the huge void left by Cristiano Ronaldo, now of Juventus.

But Laudrup insists it will be the 27-year-old Belgian attacker who will be heading to the Spanish capital from the Premier League after his outstanding performances at the World Cup.

He told Sportske Novosti: “I spoke to Eden Hazard a few days ago, he is preparing for a move to Real Madrid and it is a good move both for him and for Real.

“Again in Russia, he proved how good he is."