Football news - Thibaut Courtois: Real Madrid goalkeeper signs new five-year contract with La Liga giants
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ByEurosport
Updated 16/08/2021 at 13:50 GMT
Thibaut Courtois has committed his long-term future to Real Madrid by signing a new contract that is set to keep him there until he turns 34, totalling eight seasons. A Genk academy graduate, the former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid goalkeeper joined Real Madrid three years ago for £35 million and has established himself as one of the best in the world.
Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid CF
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Thibaut Courtois has signed a new five-year contract with Real Madrid, extending his stay until 2026.
Real said in a statement: "Real Madrid CF and Thibaut Courtois have agreed an extension to the player's contract which will see him remain at the club for the next five seasons, up until 30 June 2026."
The 29-year-old joined Real from Chelsea in 2018 and has gone on to win one La Liga title, a Spanish Super Cup and the Club World Cup.
The Belgium international, who was named FIFA's The Best Goalkeeper in 2018, looks set to continue as Real's first-choice goalkeeper for the foreseeable future.
He started for Carlo Ancelotti's side in their 4-1 win over Alaves in their first game of the 2021/22 season on Saturday.
Courtois, who spent four seasons at Chelsea before signing for Real, has made 125 appearances for Los Blancos in all competitions, keeping 52 clean sheets.
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