Zinedine Zidane has sparked a potential transfer battle with Chelsea after claiming that Eden Hazard excites him more than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi . The Real Madrid reserve boss was unashamed in his praise for Hazard , who could be named PFA Player of the Year this weekend . Zidane ’ s comments are sure to agitate those at Stamford Bridge , who only tied the Belgian down to a new five-year deal in February . Eden Hazard fires past David de Gea to score the winning goal against Manchester United last Saturday . Zinedine Zidane , picture playing in a United Nations charity match , has revealed his admiration for Hazard . ‘ Obviously , there is Lionel Messi and Ronaldo , both of whom are spectacular , but I like Eden Hazard more , ’ Zidane , who is tipped as a future manager at the Bernabeu , told fifa.com . ‘ I like everything he does on the field . I like his behaviour , his decisiveness and love to see his progress every year. ’ Hazard ’ s form for Jose Mourinho ’ s side has been a major factor in Chelsea ’ s impending Premier League title victory this season . That and his new deal will mean the Blues are sure to firmly resist any offers if they were to materialise . Zidane added : ‘ There is still scope for further progress , and if Chelsea are to win the league this season , Eden will have had a lot to do with it. ’ Hazard slides on his knees after scoring against United to edge Chelsea one step closer to the title . Hazard hit the post as he tries to acrobatically find the net during the clash at Stamford Bridge .
Zinedine Zidane has revealed his admiration for Chelsea 's Eden Hazard . Zidane said he likes him more than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi . Hazard is one of the main reasons Chelsea will win the league , says Zidane .