Thibaut Courtois is entering the final phase of his career: he is 32 years old and next May he will turn 33. He finishes his contract with Real Madrid in 2026 and he is not lacking offers, to the point that Saudi Arabia has tried to take him. That's right, tried, because the Belgian has replied firmly: he has no interest in leaving and only thinks about renewing to stay at Santiago Bernabéu.
Thibaut Courtois, No to Saudi Arabia: He Stays at Real Madrid
"AS" has revealed that Courtois's plan is to remain linked to Real Madrid. He doesn't consider leaving, despite the fact that Saudi Arabia's offer was very good economically speaking. Florentino Pérez also wants him to stay, having given his "definitive OK" to negotiate a new contract with the Belgian goalkeeper.
In this regard, at Real Madrid there is an unwritten rule to renew year by year once the footballer is over thirty. In the case of Thibaut Courtois, it has been decided to bypass this aspect. Being a goalkeeper, the Belgian could be the exception, intending to remain linked for the coming years.
The idea is clear: Thibaut Courtois and Real Madrid will sit down next summer to discuss his new contract. Everything indicates that he will continue wearing the white jersey for a long time. He has decided to reject Saudi Arabia, which has closed many doors for him in case there could have been an unexpected turn.
Thibaut Courtois: The Best Goalkeeper in the World
At Real Madrid they have no doubt: despite his age, Thibaut Courtois is still the best in his position. It is necessary for him to continue for many years, and no other scenario is considered. His decision to reject Saudi Arabia and all its money has been highly praised, and he is expected to be rewarded for his services.
Courtois is essentially an indispensable element in this Real Madrid and the goal is clear: for him to remain linked for many years. Due to his age, a new long-term contract is not expected, but we would be talking about another 2 or 3 years.
What Real Madrid is also considering is the future replacement for the goalkeeping position. A generational change will be needed, and many names are emerging. One is Lunin, but there are doubts. Another that is very appealing is Joan García, from Espanyol.