Maurizio Sarri has reiterated his optimism that playmaker Eden Hazard will extend his contract, after midfielder N’Golo Kante committed his future to Stamford Bridge until 2023.

Hazard’s contract runs until June 2020 and his future has been debated since the World Cup.

The Belgian has said he is in a quandary about whether to extend his deal or seek a “dream” move to Real Madrid.

Sarri is optimistic Hazard will stay.

“I don’t know the evolution of the new contract. I think we can do (an extension),” said the manager.

Asked if he was optimistic Hazard would commit to Chelsea, Sarri added: “I hope so.”