Thibaut Courtois is undoubtedly one of the best guards in Europe in recent years. Trained at KRC Genk, the Belgian international has forged his reputation as a solid goalkeeper under the colors of Chelsea and Atlético Madrid, before knowing the consecration with Real Madrid.
But if we believe the main interested party, his career could have taken a very different trajectory. In an interview with Madrid daily ASCourtois said he was on Manchester United radars in 2011.
Chelsea's choice rather than Manchester
“Why didn't I go to Manchester United?” They signed David de Gea ”, he said.
“It made me take another path. I was starting to prove my proven in Genk and Tottenham, Chelsea and others were interested. Chelsea was the one who offered me the best long -term project and, basically, because David de Gea went to Manchester, they opened the door to a loan to Atlético. I think this transfer has made me what I am today. But yes, I was a little fan of Manchester United. »»
With 23 titles gleaned in career within his various clubs, it is a safe bet that Courtois must be more than satisfied with his career. This season, he has the opportunity to expand his record a little more, while the Madrid club is still in the running in each of the competitions he is playing. The Red Devil is expected Wednesday to compete in the Champions League Return dam against Manchester City, after a Merengue victory (3-2) on the outward journey.
