The continuity of Thibaut Courtois at Real Madrid is one of the issues that is very much on the minds of the club’s sports directors. Santiago Bernabéu has begun to analyze options for the goal. While some on the board believe that renewing the Belgian until 2028 is the right thing to do, there are others who think that the time has come to look for a replacement
Courtois and his possible farewell to Real Madrid
Courtois has received offers from the Premier League and Arab football, negotiations for which did not materialize, which does not mean that the option of his transfer has disappeared. Even the Belgian goalkeeper does not want to give any sign that he wants to leave the Whites in the short term.
Real Madrid looks for alternatives in the market
But there is uncertainty, which is why Real Madrid have started to look for alternatives to strengthen their goal. Of all the possible names, one of the most fashionable players on the board is Antonin Kinsky, the Czech goalkeeper from Tottenham. His youth and potential has not gone unnoticed by the merengue club, which is looking to ensure that it has a good goalkeeper in the future
Joan García, the goalkeeper of Espanyol, is also in the club’s orbit and they may sign him, although in this case the operation will depend on the situation of Espanyol in LaLiga since if they are relegated, the buy-out clause would be modified in a more than notable way.
A contract that breaks the rules for Courtois
Among the options for renewal, there is also the possibility of offering Courtois two more seasons. This would extend the contract until 2028, and the option of an exit would disappear. This renewal would break the policy of renewing players over the age of 30 on a year-by-year basis. Courtois is still one of the best goalkeepers in the world and his contribution continues to offer guarantees.
Courtois’ impact on the goal
Since his arrival in the 2018-2019 season, Courtois has been one of the pillars of Real Madrid’s recent successes, having participated, for example, in the 2022 Champions League final, proving his worth by gaining recognition as one of the best goalkeepers in the history of the club
Courtois’ level is still excellent, but since the ligament injury, his performance has not been the same. It also has an impact that the Belgian goalkeeper has suffered 16 injuries in the 7 seasons he has been wearing the white shirt.
Courtois’ response to the transfer rumors
The goalkeeper’s entourage has been responsible for denying the rumors: they assure that he wants to continue and renew his contract. The Belgian has made clear his commitment to the club and his desire to continue defending the Santiago Bernabéu goal.
A leader on and off the field
Apart from his contribution on the field, Courtois is considered a point of reference in the dressing room. His wisdom, experience and competitiveness make him a very important player for the team and his permanence would send a message that the climate is one of stability in the face of a much more aggressive transfer market
Real Madrid is still evaluating the best way forward in goal. For his part, Courtois makes no secret of the fact that he wants to continue playing, to continue wearing the white shirt or to continue winning titles with Real Madrid However, the club is already analyzing this future and they don’t want to lose sight of possible alternatives to secure the goal for the Whites. It is not contemplated that Courtois could leave Real Madrid at this stage, but they are not ruling out what a plan for the future might be, taking into account the age of the Belgian goalkeeper.