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Ex-Real Madrid president Calderon: Hazard deal fantastic news

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon is happy with their deal for Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard.

The 28-year-old will be officially unveiled as a Real player on Thursday, June 13 - subject to a medical - after striking a deal that could reportedly rise to a club-record transfer of £130m once all bonus payments come into play.

"I think it is fantastic news for Real Madrid," he said. "The player is one of those that anyone would like to have on thier team - good dribbling, excellent passing and he can play both flanks because he uses the two feet.

"He can play as a winger, attacking midfielder and also a false nine so it's perfect. I think it has been a good opportunity to take advantage of the decision of the player to leave Chelsea.

"This is the real one, the other three [signings] I'm not quite sure but Eden Hazard is really that player that can make the difference in a team and I hope he would be able to play at the same level he has been in the Premier [League]."

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