The Belgian international will continue on the accounts of Atletico Madrid for another year after Chelsea gave the loan deal the go ahead.
Atletico Madrid announced that they have agreed to come to terms with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 FC to extent Thibaut Courtois’ loan for another year.
After sealing another year’s stay in the Spanish capital, the Belgian youngster revealed that he is very happy and was always very clear he wanted to play one more season in the red and white jersey.
Courtois admitted that he had foreseen that Atletico Madrid and the Blues to come at loggerheads during the negotiations but never doubted that he will not be able to build on his successful UEFA Europa League triumph with Los Rojiblancos.
Continuing on the topic, he remarked that the chants by fans for him to stay another year at the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Calderon was inspiration, and admitted that it increased his motivation to answer their support.
"Just between Chelsea and Atletico had more difficulties to agree, but I had no doubts," Courtois said.
"Many fans would say, 'Stay another year, we want you to follow' and that makes me very happy because here is a wonderful hobby and I am very comfortable with their support," the goalkeeper commented.
With Courtois returning to the goalkeeping ranks of Atletico Madrid, Coach http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Joel-Robles-c18739 are permanent on the accounts of Los Colchoneros, with the Chelsea import taking centre stage.
Reflecting on the situation, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Racing-c40298 Genk star remarked that Atletico are well covered in the goalkeeping department, both in terms of quality and quantity.
Courtois shared that he is looking forward to the coming season, with the competition for number 1 spot up for grabs amongst the trio, adding that he will do his best to retain his esteemed position in El Cholo’s line-up.
"Asenjo, Joel and I are three goalies young and quality and I think that is very good for the team. Now we have to train and play very well to see who is number one in goal, "he said.
Atletico are scheduled to play the European Super Cup against Courtois’ parent club, Chelsea, on August 31.
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