Eden Hazard has told Chelsea chiefs he will not consider new contract talks until the identity of the manager is known.
The Irish Independent says Hazard wants clarity on Chelsea manager Antonio Conte’s position at the club, as well as what signings they plan to make in the close season, before he makes his mind up about his own long-term future at Stamford Bridge.
Conte won the Premier League in his first year at Chelsea but his future is unclear after the side finished fifth last season and failed to qualify for the Champions League.
The forward has admitted he wants to know who Chelsea’s manager will be for the 2018/19 season.
“Yeah I want to know," he said. “I want to know, but like I say I am focused on the World Cup.
“If we have something new – manager or players – it is always good to know it because I want players that can (help bring success back to) Chelsea next season."
