Eden Hazard welcomes new summer signings to Chelsea in fight for Champions League trophy

Chelsea star Eden Hazard has claimed Jose Mourinho's squad will welcome "any new players that arrive this summer" as he himself aims to win the Champions League in the near future in order to reach the level of the top players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Blues have won both the Premier League and the League Cup final during Mourinho's second year at Stamford Bridge but suffered a disappointing elimination in the Champions League last 16 against Paris Saint Germain.

After some pointed out the lack of depth in the Chelsea squad as the main reason behind their knockout both from Europe and the FA Cup, Mourinho is expected to strengthen the team with three or four new additions to build a team capable to fight for all the trophies next season.

"It is hard to challenge for four trophies in one season. Every year we go into the season hoping to win the Champions League and will do the same next season," Hazard said to Standard Sport.

"We will welcome any new players that arrive this summer, like we always do. Any strengthening of the squad, in a League and Champions League which demands so much, is a good thing because you need many top quality players."

The Belgium international star has enjoyed his best season as a player after picking up the Player of the Year award, the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award, and the Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers' Association.

But the 24-year-old has dreamed to win the Champions League in order to reach the level the World Class stars such as Messi and Ronaldo.

"The Champions League is the one thing missing from my career. When I look at the history of the competition and the people that have taken part, the top, top players have all won it. For many it is why they have been regarded as top players," Hazard said.

"So if I want to be considered in that upper, upper level of top players I need to win the Champions League at some point. Obviously it is not easy, it is a tough tournament to go all the way to win. But it is something as a club I think we can do and we have to always dream of. I have imagined that feeling of what it would be like to lift the trophy. Let's hope we get a chance to do it."

Having signed a new contract at West London until 2020 in February, Hazard has expressed his intentions to be at the Premier League giants for at least another decade.

"Why change? If you're happy and things are going really well at one place, there is no need to change," said Hazard. "Obviously, these things don't just depend on me but whenever you're enjoying your football and having the chance to win trophies, it would be silly to change."