REAL Madrid has reportedly “ended its interest” in signing Chelsea star Eden Hazard, after the Blues demanded a world-record fee in excess of 200 million pounds (US$260 million) for the winger.

Hazard has been heavily linked with a move to the Bernabeu after his starring role in Belgium’s run to the World Cup semifinals and Cristiano Ronaldo’s surprise departure to Juventus.

But with doubts over the future of teammates Thibaut Courtois and Willian in particular, the Blues have been desperate to keep hold of their star player, and it appears their valuation has scared Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui off.

The Real Madrid boss remains an admirer of Hazard, but AS reported he is ready to shape his team around Isco ahead of the new campaign. Isco was a regular during Lopetegui’s stint as Spain boss and spoke glowingly about the confidence he had given him.(SD-Agencies)