Thibaut Courtois, absent from the Belgian selection since August 2023, formalized his imminent return in the jersey of the Red Devils. The Real Madrid porter, in conflict with ex-selection Domenico Tedesco, took the plunge after the appointment of Rudi Garcia. A resurrection praised by his father, Thierry Courtois, who confirms “Advanced discussions” With the Belgian Federation.
Thierry Courtois lifts the veil: “the return is imminent”
Questioned by VTM, the goalkeeper's father revealed that the negotiations are in the final phase: “ Thibaut and the Federation are in talks. The return could materialize in the match against Ukraine in March, or later. Given the busy calendar, this could also be postponed to the World Cup qualifiers ”. An announcement that reassures supporters, deprived of their holder since his scramble with Tedesco, following a disagreement on the role of captain.
Reconciliation orchestrated by Rudi Garcia
The arrival of Rudi Garcia, known for his soothing management, played a key role. Courtois, 31, expressed his desire to turn the page: “I really missed Belgium … It's been a year and a half, now I'm ready to come back”,
He told Koora Break. A strategic return to the Red Devils, who aim for a qualification for the 2026 World Cup and Euro 2024. With 102 selections, Courtois remains an essential pillar, despite the emergence of Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest) and Koen Casteels (Al-Shabab ).
If its return is acted, Real Madrid will have to deal with an overloaded calendar. Courtois, in great shape after a serious knee injury in 2023, will have to juggle the club's objectives and those of the selection. Good news for Belgium, which finds its wall. It remains to be seen whether this diplomatic truce will face the next challenges.
