Real Madrid are set to keep Thibaut Courtois at the Santiago Bernabeu after the Belgium international agreed a contract extension with the Spanish giants.
The agreement, which has already been signed, will keep Courtois at the club until June 2027, extending his stay by a further year.
Reports indicate that the deal has been in place since last summer, with Real Madrid maintaining their long-standing policy of offering one-year contract extensions to players in their mid-thirties.
However, the La Liga giants are expected to reopen discussions with the veteran goalkeeper after this summer’s transfer window over the possibility of a longer stay.
Courtois remains one of the first names on the teamsheet whenever he is fit and has continued to establish himself as one of the world’s elite goalkeepers despite an injury-hit spell over the past two seasons.
The 34-year-old endured another fitness setback at the World Cup after suffering a groin injury during Belgium’s quarter-final defeat to Spain.
His withdrawal proved costly, with replacement goalkeeper Senne Lammens unable to prevent Spain from progressing after a late error.
Despite those injury concerns, Real Madrid have never wavered in their faith in Courtois.
Club officials continue to view the Belgian as their undisputed first-choice goalkeeper and an important leader within the dressing room.
Courtois joined Real Madrid from Chelsea in 2018 and has since enjoyed one of the most successful periods of his career.
He has won multiple La Liga titles, Champions League, the Club World Cup and other domestic trophies during his time in the Spanish capital.
Real Madrid’s decision to extend his contract also provides greater clarity over the club’s goalkeeping hierarchy heading into the new campaign.
Ukraine international Andriy Lunin is expected to remain Courtois’ deputy and will continue competing for opportunities across domestic cup competitions and whenever rotation is required.
The Spanish giants are preparing for another demanding season under Jose Mourinho following a summer of significant squad changes, with stability in key positions viewed as a priority.
Securing Courtois’ future reflects that approach.
Although Real Madrid traditionally avoid handing lengthy contracts to players beyond their mid-thirties, the club believe the Belgian’s professionalism, experience and consistent performances justify making an exception if he continues performing at his current level.
For now, Courtois’ immediate future is secure, with the experienced goalkeeper set to remain between the posts at the Bernabeu until at least the summer of 2027 while further talks over an extended stay are expected in the months ahead.
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