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Thibaut Courtois has been a rock between the posts for Real Madrid — and now, the club is reportedly ready to reward his loyalty with a new deal.
The Belgian goalkeeper, who joined from Chelsea in 2018, is apparently closing in on a contract extension that could keep him at the Santiago Bernabeu until 2028.
Courtois’ current contract runs until 2026. But according to multiple reports, Real Madrid are drafting a fresh proposal set to be finalized in July.
🚨⚪️ More on Thibaut Courtois new deal story from two weeks ago.
Real Madrid are prepared to finalize the agremeent in July with proposal already being drafted.
Courtois wants to stay. No issues. 🤝🏻 pic.twitter.com/4PEEh0hAPQ
There’s confidence on all sides, and as transfer expert Fabrizio Romano summed it up: “Courtois wants to stay. No issues.”
This move is more than just about numbers or paperwork. It’s about trust — and a bit of goalkeeper gold.
Despite injuries in recent seasons, Courtois remains one of the best in the game. When he speaks, people listen. And when he plays, strikers panic.
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Real Madrid were tempted to look elsewhere earlier this summer. Young Espanyol keeper Joan García was seen as a possible successor.
At just 24 and with a price tag of around $28 million, he ticked many boxes. But in the end, the club made a simple call: Courtois is still the man.
The new two-year offer would break Madrid’s usual rule of giving players over 30 only short extensions. But this isn’t just any player. This is the man who has made 282 appearances, won multiple trophies, and still wants more.
Courtois himself made headlines recently after Real’s Club World Cup opener, saying: “We’re still playing Ancelotti-type soccer. That can’t change in only four days.”
His honesty shows leadership — and exactly why the club values him so highly.
Now, once the tournament wraps up, Madrid plan to put the offer on the table. Courtois is settled. The club is reportedly confident. It’s just a matter of time.
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Vishal Bhawani is a sub-editor for the Affiliate Content team and a writer and sub-editor for the Football Wires team at The Sporting News. Based in Indore, India, he holds a Diploma in Operations and Management from Maharashtra University.
Before joining TSN in May 2024, Vishal contributed to Football Express and Six Sports and ran his own blog, Anfield Home, as a passionate Liverpool fan. An avid traveler, he follows multiple sports, including cricket, soccer, and tennis.
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