Thibaut Courtois is close to signing a contract extension at Real Madrid to keep the goalkeeper at the club until 2028, according to a report.
Two-time winner of the Champions League CourtoisThe 34-year-old joined Los Blancos from Chelsea for £35m in 2018 and has shone at the start of his second spell in charge of head coach Jose Mourinho.
Courtois’ current contract expires at the end of the campaign, but the Belgium international has reached a verbal agreement on new terms, according to the transfer reporter. Fabrizio Romano has said
Why Real Madrid have given Thibaut Courtois a new contract
Madrid They spent £223m this summer but Courtois has arguably been their most important player in their first eight league games of the season and made seven saves in their 2-1 home win against Inter in their Champions League opener.
Mourinho’s side faced 12 second-half tries at home to a dangerous Villarreal side on Saturday but secured a 1-0 victory in a result that already looks vital with leaders Barcelona six points clear of their best-known title rivals, who have lost twice in 2026/27. league.
Courtois made four saves in the game and prevented 0.87 goals, he said Sofascorewho also pointed to his value as a partial sweeper, making 46 touches and completing 25 of 36 passes.
Thibaut Courtois injuries: how long will he be at Madrid?
Real Madrid have continued to rely on Courtois, but the decision to only give him a one-year extension may reflect the string of injury problems plaguing their most reliable goalkeeper.
Courtois, who has said he wants to stay for at least another four years, has missed 32 games for Madrid and Belgium since returning from a knee injury that kept him out between August 2023 and March 2024.
While at Chelsea, Courtois was also sidelined for 20 club and international matches at the end of 2015 with his first major knee injury.
Thibaut Courtois and Jose Mourinho
Mourinho inherited Courtois during his second spell in charge at Chelsea between 2013 and 2015 and the pair won the 2014/15 Premier League title together, with Courtois becoming English champions again in 2016/17.
“I have a very good relationship with Jose Mourinho,” said Courtois. “It has always been very good.
“We also had our confrontations. Mourinho is a very direct coach and I am the same.”
Mourinho was effusive in his praise as Courtois congratulated Anatoliy Trubin after his counterpart scored a sensational last-gasp goal against Madrid to keep the former Portuguese side in the Champions League in January.
“What Courtois did with Trubin was out of this world,” Mourinho said. “In the sadness of the loss, he found a few seconds to be happy for (Trubin), who did something extraordinary.
“I didn’t have time to realize what Courtois did. I’m not surprised, because he was my player. He’s the best goalkeeper in the world.
“With this attitude, he showed that he will go down in the history of the Champions League as a great, no matter what happens. What he did is incredible.”
Courtois called the incident a “nice moment” that he “wanted to share” with Trubin. “It was a natural thing and just a great moment for him,” Courtois said Uefa.
Thibaut Courtois statistics, saves
Courtois has already conceded as many goals as last season, but his save percentage so far matches the second-best season of his career, data from AS show
“He has gone through the routine of looking extraordinary, making save after save,” the outlet said.
“But he’s also busier than ever. He’s up to his neck in work.”
| season | appearances | Goals conceded | Save percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | 9 | 9 | 76% |
| 2025/26 | 25 | 9 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 24 | 4 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | injured | injured | injured |
| 2022/23 | 28 | 5 | 82% |
| 2021/22 | 34 | 8 | 76% |
| 2020/21 | 35 | 9 | 74% |
| 2019/20 | 23 | 11 | 52% |
| 2018/19 | 33 | 12 | 64% |
Thibaut Courtois career history
These are the club where Courtois has played.
| club | years |
|---|---|
| Genk | 2008-2011 |
| Atlético de Madrid (loan) | 2011–2014 |
| Chelsea | 2014–2018 |
| Real Madrid | 2018– |
Thibaut Courtois trophies of Real Madrid
Here’s a look at Courtois’ key achievements for Madrid.
| competition | seasons |
|---|---|
| The League | 20/2019, 22/2021, 24/2023 |
| King’s Cup | 2022/23 |
| Spanish Super Cup | 2020, 2022 |
| Champions League | 22/2021, 24/2023 |
| super cup | 2022, 2024 |
| Club World Cup | 2018 |
| Intercontinental Cup | 2024 |
What’s next for Thibaut Courtois and Real Madrid?
Courtois’ next appearance could come in the Champions League on Wednesday, when Madrid play their second leg of the league stage at Roma in Italy (20:00 BST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT).
“Our way of playing is with rhythm, control and pressure after losing the ball.” Courtois said earlier this season.
“If we can do that in every game, we’re in for a big year, but for that everyone has to work hard for 90 minutes.
“I also hope everyone stays healthy, which is the most important thing.”
