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 .