Eden Hazard announced his retirement from football at the age of 32 on Tuesday morning— something that saddened many in the world of football.

The Belgian, at the prime of his career, was arguably the best player in the Premier League, and many Chelsea fans will remember him for his incredible dribbling skills and memorable goals.

Many in the world of football have paid tribute to the former forward, following the news of his retirement— including Chelsea FC, the place where he shone the brightest during his illustrious career.

“In the flesh Eden Hazard was simply wonderful to watch,” the club wrote in celebration of the star.

“A world-class footballer who gave us that sense that this was a player who could do pretty much anything with a ball at his feet.

“And when at Eden’s feet, the ball was whatever he wanted it to be.

“His superpower was to move it with such precision, an ability to sneak through the tiniest of gaps, the little hole in the fence that only he could spot. Defenders would catch his eye, pause for breath, before he is gone once more – a shadow they think they saw in the mirror.

“This, you suspect, is why Blues fans would board the District line to Fulham Broadway on a Saturday, and filter into the Bridge through the streets surrounding Fulham Road: for those magical moments, those polaroids of genius, those flashes of perfection in miniature.

“The infamous goal against Arsenal. The solo strike against West Ham. Ending Tottenham’s title hopes. The Europa League final double. Screamers at Anfield not once, but twice.

“These were defining moments, memories that will carry on flickering away on endless replays in the back of our minds forever.

“And that is how the Eden Hazard legacy will remain. In our minds, forever.

“Happy retirement, to one of Chelsea’s greatest ever players.”