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Borussia Monchengladbach have confirmed they have completed a deal to sign Thorgan Hazard from Chelsea.

The 21-year-old joined the club on a season-long loan deal in August and has impressed, prompting the Bundesliga side to thrash out a
permanent deal with the Blues.

Hazard has signed a five-year contract at Borussia-Park, tying him down until 2020, and will play a big role as Gladbach bid to qualify for the Champions League this season.

The attacking midfielder has made 25 appearances in the Bundesliga and Europa League this term, scoring one goal.

Sporting director Max Eberl said: "Thorgan has already shown that he is a huge talent. We're happy we have managed to sign him on a
permanent basis and that he has decided to play for Borussia in the coming years."

Hazard added: "I signed here for four years plus one year optional, because I think Borussia is the right club for me to keep growing. It is too soon for me to play for Chelsea. Borussia is a club that suits me perfectly. Monchengladbach is not far from Belgium and the club has great fans that always support us. They are a good team, have a good coach and it is a good place for me to develop."

He began his career with Lens before joining Chelsea in 2012, but has spent the last two seasons on loan at Belgian club Zulte Waregem, before moving to Germany on loan in August. 

Source: Goal.com

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