London, Dec 6: Contrary to popular perception that Chelsea roped in Eden Hazard for 40 million euros ($42.9 million) from French club Lille, the English Premier League football actually paid 35 million euros ($34.4 million) for the star winger's services, according to reports.
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According to Belgian daily Le Soir, Hazard, who has been in superb form this season, received 2.4 million euros ($2.5 million) in bonus for being named Premier League Player of the Year in 2015.