adminTHIBAUT COURTOIS has revealed he is close to signing a new contract with Chelsea after ousting Petr Cech as José Mourinho’s first-choice goalkeeper. After three seasons on loan at Atlético Madrid, the 22-year-old Belgium goalkeeper has returned to Stamford Bridge and taken the place Cech has occupied for a decade. Courtois has two years remaining on the contract he signed when moving from Genk in July 2011, with an extension close.
“It’s not yet signed,” Courtois told Sky Sports. “I am here with the national team so it is difficult, but when I am back at Chelsea I will probably sign the new contract.”
Courtois started the first three Premier League games of the season ahead of Cech. It is a situation reminiscent of when Cech was installed as Chelsea No1 ahead of the established Carlo Cudicini after his signing from Rennes in June 2004. — The Guardian
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