The Belgian international moved to the Vicente Calderon in the summer of 2011 and managed to win European honours in the form of UEFA Europa League in his first attempt.
Chelsea signed the services of teenage sensation, Thibaut Courtois, from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Racing-c40298 Genk in last year’s summer transfer window and immediately loaned him to Atletico Madrid.
The Belgian international was brought on to fill the void left in Los Rojiblancos’ first team after the departure of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-de-Gea-c10463 to Manchester United. While, the Spaniard has flattered to deceive for the majority of the season, his replacement has been
rock solid during in his new surroundings.
Courtois finished the season with Atletico Madrid as a European winner, a feat he claims that he cannot come to terms with.
Reflecting on the situation, Courtois revealed that he had not imagined winning the Europa League with Los Rojiblancos in his first season, a feat that becomes more astronomical when considering his tender age and first team credentials.
The 2010/11 Belgian goalkeeper of the year praised his teammates, the backroom staff and the fans for their input in the winning squad.
Courtois added that he would like to extend his stay at the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 while he will have to sit on the bench with Chelsea.
“I knew that Atletico were a great team, but I never thought I would end my first season as a champion," he said while talking to Madrid based sports daily, AS.
"I'm happy to have done this so young. In addition, yesterday I turned 20 and this is the best gift I've ever received.”
"I am very happy for the players, the coaching staff and especially the fans," he confided.
"I want to play another year here, and then we'll see. I really want to stay here and it will be good for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 for me to play another season at Atletico.”
"I feel that my team-mates, coaches, everyone wants me to stay another season. This makes me proud. They are like a family," he added.
Courtois finished La Liga on a winning note as Atletico Madrid defeated Villarreal in the final match of the season.
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