Five crucial stars Chelsea must hold on to after tying down Hazard.
Chelsea star Eden Hazard has snubbed interest from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain to sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge, so here’s five more crucial members of the first-team that the Blues simply have to hold onto…
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1) Thibaut Courtois
Recently linked with Real Madrid, Chelsea simply cannot afford to let this top young goalkeeping talent go, with Thibaut Courtois proving superb for the Blues after his promotion to number one this season.
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2) Petr Cech
Still, with Courtois rested for the Everton game, it’s vital Chelsea hold on to backup keeper Petr Cech as well, with the experienced shot-stopper surely the best second-choice keeper in the world.
3) Branislav Ivanovic
A player in top form at the moment and an experienced member of the side, Branislav Ivanovic has shown his worth to Chelsea and is a player the club should tie down with his current deal expiring in 2016.
4) John Terry
Not so young anymore but still one of the best defenders in the land, Chelsea captain John Terry has been rock solid this season and should still be a part of the club’s future.
5) Willian
Perhaps destined to be a squad player now after the signing of Juan Cuadrado, Willian still showed his quality with the winning goal against Everton this week and is a vastly under-rated talent that the club shouldn’t let slip away.