Courtois: I want to retire at Real Madrid, and this is my position on renewing my contract

Thibaut Courtois, the Belgian goalkeeper of Real Madrid, has confirmed his wish to end his football career at the royal club, indicating that he is close to signing a new contract that will ensure his continued presence with the team in the coming years.

Thibaut Courtois stated in comments relayed by Fabrizio Romano: "I want to retire here at Real Madrid."

The goalkeeper added that he is very close to renewing his contract with the club, saying: "I am close to signing a new contract."

The Belgian goalkeeper's contract with Real Madrid ends at the end of the current season, but both parties have reached an agreement to renew it until 2028, with the procedures and official announcement of the new contract to be completed.

Thibaut Courtois is 34 years old and joined Real Madrid from Chelsea in the summer of 2018. Since arriving at the Santiago Bernabéu, Courtois has become one of the key pillars of Real Madrid, thanks to his outstanding performances.