Paris: Eden Hazard is likely to leave French champions Lille this summer and sign with an English club.
Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal have all reportedly been tracking Hazard, who Lille are resigned to losing the winger next season.
"I'll head to England because I think the style of football fits me and it's where I can learn the most," Hazard said on a French talk show on Sunday.
The Belgium midfielder also put an end to rumours in the local media of a transfer in the next couple of days to Paris Saint-Germain.
"I'm not leaving," Hazard said. "I still have a lot to prove at Lille, and why not win one or two trophies."
Lille are still in the running in the French Cup and the French league.
Hazard was instrumental in Lille winning the French league and the French Cup last season and was voted the French league's player of the year.
"For sure, Paris Saint-Germain are tempting with the squad they have now," Hazard said. "But I'd rather go abroad because I've already played more than 100 games in the French league and I want to know something else."
"This is an important personal choice and a football that suits me," he continued. "I would rather go abroad. I want to play in a big club where I am sure to play."
Hazard has scored eight goals this season. His contract expires in 2015 and his release clause has been set at 40 million Euros.
The 21-year-old midfielder has been linked with top English, Spanish and Italian clubs over the past 12 months.
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