Real Madrid ace Eden Hazard admits Chelsea was a less enjoyable experience over the last two seasons.

The Belgian completed a move to the Spanish capital in the summer in a deal which could rise to more than £150million after spending seven years at Stamford Bridge.

His final three seasons were spent under the guidance of Antonio Conte and Maurizio Sarri, two managers known for their tactical discipline and strict training ground methods.

Speaking in an interview with Sport/Foot Magazine, Hazard said: "Our training (at Real Madrid) is always with the ball, working on movement and patterns.

"When you meet Italian coaches, like me (Conte, Sarri), you have much less pleasure.

"It is more framed and repetitive. You find pleasure in victory. I spent three years with Italian managers so rediscovering this pleasure does me good."

Hazard also revealed that a phone call with Real boss Zinedine Zidane during Euro 2016 was the first time he started to dream of a move to the Spanish capital.

He added: "I didn't talk much with him (before joining).

"The first time was during the 2016 European Championship in France. He called me and said: 'It would be good if you came'.

"When Zidane calls you, it's serious!"