Chelsea will receive a £5 million bonus from Hazard's transfer to Real Madrid, despite his retirement, as part of performance-related add-ons triggered by Madrid reaching the Champions League final.
Madrid still owe a payment to Chelsea due to the active club-to-club element of Hazard's contract, providing a welcome windfall as Chelsea navigates financial challenges.
Sources at Chelsea are not concerned about meeting profit and sustainability rules, but the club's significant spending since a recent takeover has limited their financial flexibility.
Madrid may reconsider the value of the Hazard deal, given his limited impact of seven goals in 76 appearances over four seasons, as Chelsea looks to reinvest the bonus in squad development.
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