Courtois makes worrying Madrid admission after Barca draw

Thibaut Courtois made a worrying admission for Chelsea after his side’s 1-1 draw with Barcelona in the Champions League. The Belgian goalkeeper spoke of his future in London, hinting at a possible move to Real Madrid.

The former Atletico custodian has been linked with a return to the Spanish capital, as Los Blancos is in search for a Keylor Navas replacement. The Blues ace is on Zidane’s radar and could thus leave Stamford Bridge, with his current deal set to expire in 2019.

There is also the fact that Courtois’ family resides in Madrid. And on Tuesday, he poured more oil on the rumors by revealing that his agent will listen to offers from Florentino Perez.

Courtois did admit that there is no contact between himself and the Real Madrid president. He also insisted that he is happy with Chelsea and will never forget the faith he has received from the Premier League giant.

“I’m not clear about my future, what I said that my heart is in Madrid was misunderstood,” he said, as per the Sun.

“I have two children in Spain, in Madrid, and that’s not easy. I have one year left (here) and I’m happy and talking to Chelsea.

“They have bet on me from the first moment and that is not forgotten.

“I do not think Florentino Perez calls me, he will call my agent and he will listen to him.”

At Courtois made these comments after Tuesday’s encounter with the Blaugrana at Stamford Bridge. The 25-year-old did not have a lot to do in that tie but could do little to prevent Messi’s equalizer. Conte’s men will be hoping for a better result at Camp Nou.

Sporting Tribune

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