Real Madrid are preparing to hold talks with Thibaut Courtois’ representatives over a possible one-year extension for the Belgium goalkeeper, according to reports.
The Spanish club are expected to meet Courtois’ representatives in the coming weeks as they consider prolonging his contract for another season. The report was published by The Touchline, citing COPE journalist Miguel Angel Diaz.
Courtois, 34, is currently under contract with Real Madrid until the end of the current season. The proposed extension would keep the goalkeeper at the Madrid club for one additional campaign, although no agreement has yet been announced.
The Belgium international joined Real Madrid from Chelsea in the summer of 2018. Since then, he has established himself as the club’s goalkeeper and has made 338 appearances for the Spanish side.
Across those matches, Courtois has conceded 329 goals.
The discussions over his future come as Real Madrid continue their current campaign in the Champions League. The club began their European campaign with a 2-1 victory over Inter in their most recent match.
Real Madrid’s reported intention is to retain Courtois beyond the expiry of his existing deal, with negotiations set to take place between the club and the player’s representatives in the next few weeks. The proposed terms would extend his stay by one season rather than represent a long-term renewal.
Courtois has been at Real Madrid since completing his move from Chelsea in 2018. His current agreement is due to end after the season, making the upcoming meeting significant for both the club and the goalkeeper as they consider the next stage of his career in Madrid.
For now, the report indicates that Real Madrid have decided to pursue an extension and that talks are forthcoming. The club’s immediate focus remains on the current season, which has already included a Champions League win against Inter, while Courtois’ contractual situation is expected to be addressed in the weeks ahead.