Chelsea star Diego Costa opens up on Eden Hazard’s future plans

Diego Costa has admitted that he is hoping that Real Madrid do not sign Eden Hazard or Thibaut Courtois from Chelsea this summer.

The Belgian playmaker has been one of Chelsea’s standout performers this season and has been in much improved form for the Blues this term.

Hazard, like many of his Chelsea team-mates, struggled to produce consistent performances for the Blues last season as they ended up 10th in the Premier League and without a trophy.

However, the 26-year-old has been in much better form this term under Antonio Conte and has shown glimpses of the kind of performances which earned him the PFA player of the year award in 2014-15.

Hazard has long been touted as a potential transfer target for Real Madrid, although it remains unclear whether there is any truth behind the media speculation.

Now, Chelsea striker Costa has admitted that he is crossing his fingers that Real Madrid do not swoop for Courtois and Hazard this summer.

Speaking to Spanish radio station El Larguero, Costa said: “I hope Real Madrid doesn’t get Hazard or Courtois.”

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Chelsea are currently 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.