Real Madrid want to renew Courtois until 2028

Real Madrid C.F.

A low-key arrival in 2018 and an unbreakable legacy today

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His unveiling may have gone unnoticed by the fans and followers of the white club. He arrived with the label of a top goalkeeper, but no one expected him to end up being, for many, the best in the history of Real Madrid. His time at Atlético de Madrid stopped mattering after a short while. Today, he is one of the captains both on and off the pitch, and beyond his experience and quality between the posts, he is one of Real Madrid's flagships. He is considered one of the most critical players in the squad, with a voice and a say, something that is very much appreciated at Valdebebas because it aligns with the demand that characterizes the club. Behind him, he already has 337 matches, many of them unforgettable and close to perfection. For example, the Champions League final of the 21/22 season. That Champions League edition was probably a turning point in his career. So much so that people even talked about him becoming the only goalkeeper in history to win a Ballon d'Or. 

Starting from the premise that he is considered irreplaceable, Real Madrid and Thibaut himself are not oblivious to the passage of time. Despite the fact that they have him and there is calm around the Madrid goalkeeping position, the sporting directorate has begun to look at the market from a certain distance and with patience. Some media outlets have even put their necks on the line by naming the goalkeeper from the Netherlands and Brighton, Verbruggen, as a possible replacement. But for that, we will have to wait. 

Conviction from both sides to make it happen

From the very first day he put on the Real Madrid shirt, his commitment and performance have been outstanding. The Belgian has guided the Madrid side to the end of seasons and epic moments. Gratitude is mutual; for him, the achievement of becoming the goalkeeper he is today is, to a large extent, thanks to his time in white. His ambition, judging by his own statements, is nothing other than to retire while defending this badge.

"For me, Genk is a closed chapter as a player. I think I had a great year there. Genk has strong young goalkeepers, so I don't think that, as a player, I need to go back there. If I can finish my career at Real Madrid, that would be my dream and my goal."

A sure bet today -and always- in Comuniate

Mourinho's side's backbone starts with Thibaut. If there are no physical setbacks, he will be the one tasked with safeguarding the goal in every league matchday and in Europe.