Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois wants to remain at Chelsea and dismissed reports that he will move to Real Madrid next season on Tuesday. Courtios has been linked with a move to the Spanish giants if they fail to secure the services of Manchester United’s David De Gea.
However, Courtois said that he was happy at Stamford Bridge and will look to extend his contract which runs out in 2019.
“I don’t see myself at Real Madrid,” he said. “I see myself at Chelsea, the club that six years ago saw me playing in Belgium and gave me the opportunity to sign for them. They also allowed me to be three years at Atlético [Madrid], which helped me to be the keeper that I am now.”
Courtois has been Chelsea’s first-choice goalkeeper since displacing Petr Cech in 2014. “We will see at the end of the season if they offer me something. For the time being, there has not been an offer. I’m happy in London and I’m delighted with the success we are having this season,” the goalkeeper said.
Chelsea lead the Premier League by 10 points and have reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Meanwhile, Belgium teammate Radja Nainggolan will stay put at Roma despite interest from the Blues. The midfielder has scored 12 goals this term to propel Roma to second spot in Serie A.
However, he doesn’t see himself in England. “In Rome I’m fine,” said Nainggolan. “My family is happy and even the weather is often good. Sometimes you make choices for the money, others for the quality of life, which matters a lot to me. Also, if I went to England, I would have to start from scratch, but I repeat: I am very well in Rome. China? Currently no, but you can never say never. We need to see right now.”
