Inside Eden Hazard’s financial choice: Turning down million-dollar Saudi deals

Eden Hazard declined offers from Saudi Arabian clubs, revealing his financial mindset. In a conversation with former Chelsea teammate John Obi-Mikel, Hazard weighed the pros and cons of potentially earning a million dollars a week in Saudi Arabia. Despite receiving multiple offers, Hazard expressed contentment with his financial status and focused on factors beyond monetary gains.

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Inside Eden Hazard's Financial Choice: Turning Down Million Dollar Saudi Deals
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Eden Hazard’s decision to decline substantial offers from Saudi Arabian clubs has sparked curiosity, shedding light on the Belgian star’s financial mindset. In a candid conversation with his former Chelsea teammate, John Obi-Mikel, Hazard weighed the pros and cons of potentially earning a staggering million dollars a week in Saudi Arabia.

Mikel revealed Hazard’s dilemma, recalling the player’s words: “‘Should I go to Saudi Arabia, where I’m going to take a million a week… and then what? I got about 2 or 3 offers to go to Saudi Arabia.’” Hazard, known for his laid-back lifestyle, expressed contentment with his financial status, affirming, “‘Mikel, I’ve got a lot of money. You know how I live my life. I don’t spend too much money.'”

This intriguing revelation not only highlights Hazard’s financial security but also underscores his focus on factors beyond monetary gains, offering a glimpse into the considerations that shape his career choices.