Martínez: Hazard will change the future of Spanish football

"He's a stellar signing. There are a lot of talented players who can play for Real Madrid, but there aren't that many who can lead a project in a club like this. Eden Hazard is that person," the Catalan boss said to 'Radio Marca'.

The former Everton manager wasn't done there, continuing by saying: "He has innate magic, a perfect personality, a winning attitude for the group, he's an essential player, the best you can find in world football. He's a signing that is going to change the future of Spanish football".

"Hazard has given a lesson in patience and values. The idea of him signing for Madrid came about when he was very young, it's a dream since he admired Zidane and despite the fact that everything has taken a while to get done, that shows how Eden is with the people who value him and who he commits to. He's very different from the player who goes from one project to another, he's a gentleman," he added.

Meanwhile, the Belgium manager suggested that Real Madrid's future success could hinge on the positive relationship between Hazard and Zidane. "They're going to have a very special relationship, with a lot of respect and admiration. Zidane will give Hazard what he needs. La Liga has made a star signing that is going to change Spanish football".

Furthermore, Martínez left the door open to a future move to the Camp Nou, where many have touted him as a potential replacement for Ernesto Valverde. "You never know, there's a contract and you have to respect it, we have the Euros in front of us. We'll see what happens".