The moment of strong choices came to Madrid. Everything should start with the change of coach, with a Carlo Ancelotti who should, unless surprised, leave his post. Xabi Alonso is the management's favorite to replace it, while Santiago Solari will instead during the Club World Cup. A more animated transfer window than the latter is as expected, and the files are packed on the management table: Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad), Florian Wirtz (Leverkusen), Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth) and Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth), among others.
Then, other files are also considered to be priority, as that of the goalkeeper post. In recent weeks, the Madrid press has mentioned the possibility of seeing the club recruit Joan Garcia (23), the Espanyol porter, as a replacement for courtes in the medium term. But now according to the media Readerthe management of the capital's club has changed their mind and made a strong choice.
Absolute unanimity
The club is still counting on Thibaut Courtois in the long term. The media even indicates that management will make an exception to the rule with the Belgian, who will celebrate his 33 years in May. She is used to offering contracts of only an additional season for any player exceeding 30 years. But the porter will be offered a new two -season lease, binding it to the Merengues until 2028 and his 36 years. The Madrid staff believes that despite its slightly advanced age, Courtois must be one of the pillars on which rebuilding the team.
He also believes that there is no other porter considered as good as him on the market today. The Belgian is unanimous in the club because of his level but also of his attitude and leadership, and the two parties agree for the signing of a new contract. Courtois should therefore continue to be the keeper of Real Madrid for many years …