Thibaut Courtois doubles down on Real Madrid extension plan
Thibaut Courtois
Real Madrid remain confident over a contract extension agreement with veteran goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
The Belgian international remains as a vital part of Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid squad, as the undisputed No.1, despite Carlo Ancelotti’s exit.
Courtois underlined just how crucial he is to Alonso’s revamped plans at this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup in the USA.
The former Chelsea star halted a late Borussia Dortmund comeback with a brilliant save in stoppage time to seal Real Madrid’s passage into the semi-finals and despite being unable to prevent Paris Saint-Germain hammering Alonso’s team in the final four, Courtois was central to keeping the score respectable.
According to reports from transfer experts Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto, a deal has been reached f...