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Eden Hazard may have to leave Chelsea to become best player in the world, hints Leicester boss Claude Puel who gave him his debut at Lille

Leicester boss Claude Puel has questioned whether Eden Hazard would need to leave Chelsea to become the best player in the world.

The Foxes chief gave Hazard his professional debut when he was a 16-year-old at Lille in 2007.

Hazard has starred for Chelsea since moving from Lille in 2012, winning the Premier League twice, and has been linked with a move to Real Madrid.

Claude Puel (above) thinks Eden Hazard may have to leave Chelsea to fulfil his full potential
Claude Puel (above) thinks Eden Hazard may have to leave Chelsea to fulfil his full potential
Twenty-seven-year-old Belgium winger Hazard has been persistently linked with Real Madrid
Twenty-seven-year-old Belgium winger Hazard has been persistently linked with Real Madrid

The Belgium international has said he is ready to sign a new deal at Stamford Bridge.