- Antonio Conte is desperate to get Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois new deals
- Conte wants the pair sorted before they head off to next summer's World Cup
- The Belgian duo are two of the most important players in the Chelsea squad
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wants Belgian super star duo of Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois tied down to a new contract at Chelsea before the World Cup.
Hazard and Courtois present England with their greatest danger at the World Cup next summer but, by the time the tournament comes round.
Courtois will have only one year left on his contract, Hazard two and they will be ripe for picking by the world’s biggest clubs if they shine in Russia.
Conte wants Chelsea to tie down Eden Hazard to a new contract. Source: SUN
"The club knows very well the importance of these two players, I think these two players are very happy to play for this club," Conte said.
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"It is normal during the season to have the contact between the player or the agent of the player and the club. I hope that at the end, Thibaut will sign his contract."
Eden Hazard was Chelsea's star man for the umpteenth time this season as his brace secured all three points for Chelsea against Rafa Benitez's Newcastle on Saturday, December 2.
Rafael Benitez insists the Belgium international has improved since his spell as interim manager of Chelsea.
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"He was already very good but he’s more mature and better with his decision-making,’ said Benitez.
"When you play a lot of games you learn and you know when you can make the difference and you are aware that you can make a difference."
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Source: Sports.naija.ng