
Real Madrid Reportedly Agree Terms with Chelsea Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois
Real Madrid have reportedly finalised terms with Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois after months of speculation, although the two clubs are yet to come to an agreement over a transfer fee.
Simon Jones and Jonathan Spencer of MailOnline wrote that Real have taken a substantial step towards signing Courtois but they're keeping an eye on Tottenham Hotspur's Hugo Lloris as an alternative.
Los Blancos have long been rumoured as wanting to replace current No. 1 Keylor Navas, and one of Julen Lopetegui's most significant moves in his first summer in charge could be the acquisition of Courtois.
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Courtoisย has been reported as Real's primary choice to replaceย Navasย after their pursuit of Manchester United's David Deย Geaย failed to bear fruit while forward Eden Hazard has also been linked with Losย Merengues.
The defending champions of Europe look the far more alluring destination after Chelsea finished fifth in the Premier League last term, but new manager Maurizioย Sarriย asserted the Blues will decide their fates, viaย OmniSport:
It's not uncommon for personal terms to be agreed between players, agents and their potential suitors, but Real still face a big challenge in convincing Chelsea to part ways with their stopper.
The difficulty for the London club is thatย Courtoisย now has less than a year remaining on his Chelsea contract, meaning this summer stands to be their last opportunity to clinch a significant fee.
Courtoisย has just won the Golden Glove at the 2018ย FIFAย World Cup as Belgium finished third in Russia, while France No. 1ย Lloris, 31, won the tournament after his side beat Croatia 4-2 in the final.
Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso echoedย Sarri's sentiment in that he feltย Courtoisย would still be at Stamford Bridge come the beginning of the new season, via Sky Sports:
It's of little surprise thatย Courtoisย would be willing to move back to Spain's capital. He spent three seasons on loan withย Atleticoย Madrid and his children still live there with their mother.
The 26-year-old spoke to radio showย Elย Partidazoย (h/t ESPN FC'sย Dermotย Corrigan) during the World Cup and highlighted his family as a particular factor in his transfer motives:ย "The only thing I have always said is that after the World Cup I will look at everything. The most important thing for me is my children, and I will make the best decision for me in everything."
Real have already signed Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriyย Lunin, 19, fromย Zoryaย Luhanskย but the teenager isn't ready for first-team duties.
Chelsea may hold some slim hope of convincingย Courtoisย to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge, but news that he's content with Real's terms serves as the latest indicator he's angling for a swift summer exit.








