Chelsea have finally agreed to allow Eden Hazard join Real Madrid, after agreeing a club record £115million deal for the Belgian winger, the UK Sun reports.

The 28-year-old has one year left on his deal at Stamford Bridge and made it clear to the board in April, that he was keen on a move to the Bernabeu.

Hazard wanted to leave in 2018, but was convinced to stay at the club by manager Maurizio Sarri, who promised to let Hazard go 12 months later should he wish to do so.

Owner Roman Abramovich has now intervened, to ensure that Hazard gets his move to the Bernabeu and Chelsea have agreed a £115m deal with the La Liga giants.

That dwarfs Madrid’s previous club record move for Gareth Bale, after they paid £87m for the Welshman in 2013.

Chelsea will receive £100m up front for Hazard, with a further £15m in achievable add-ons.

The Belgian is set to earn around £400,000-a-week at the Bernabeu, which tops the £300,000-a-week offer he had on the table from Chelsea.

In the meantime, Hazard Chelsea teammate, Cesar Azpilicueta has wished the Belgian forward good luck in Madrid.

Cesar said he hoped that Eden Hazard continues to win trophies when he seals an expected move to Real Madrid.

“It would be very sad [if he leaves],” Azpilicueta said. “He is an amazing person, an amazing player. He has been a very important part of our team. A very good friend of mine, very close.

“We arrived here seven years ago together from France and you know if that moment comes [Hazard leaving], obviously I will be very sad.

“Honestly, the times that he had to cope with the rumours [was tough]. He always showed his desire not to sign for an English team, even if he could have better contract offers.

“He has never been a selfish person. He always had this dream to play for Real Madrid and we will see what happens. But I think he has been very honest until the last day.

“That’s why the fans love him because he didn’t play with the club, he didn’t move for another contract. He just always gives his best.

“He was very clear with the club and that’s why the club is also happy with him. Obviously, it is a big opportunity for him. He has been amazing for us and I hope he still wins trophies at Real Madrid.”

The move would see Hazard get the chance to play under his idol Zinedine Zidane and the forward has significant leverage over his club with only one year remaining on his contract in west London.

Wednesday’s European success is a big moment for Azpilicueta, who is likely to take over as club captain with Gary Cahill set to leave in the summer.

Azpilicueta called on Cahill to lift the trophy with him after the match in Baku and he is thankful to once again win the Europa League – the first trophy he secured as a Blues player back in 2013.

“It is a proud moment,” he added. “I am very happy with the performance from the team tonight. We showed great character and in the end, we got the trophy.”

Samson Oyedeyi