Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has hinted that he could be set to leave the club in the next few years.
Speaking with Spanish source Marca (h/t Sport Witness), Courtois sees himself as half-Spanish following his time with Atletico Madrid on loan from Chelsea and that he fell in love with country and it’s way of life.
“Yes [I’m longing for a return to Spain], but not only for the club (Atletico), but how Madrid is and the whole country. From the first minute I fell in love with Spain for its people, lifestyle, food… I still maintain eating dinner and then an afternoon nap, most of the television I see is Spanish… I am half Spanish.”
When asked for a more definitive answer on whether he would return to La Liga, Courtois said it was clear that when he left he would return one day.
“When I left Spain it was clear that one day I would return there.” he claimed.
The 24-year-old Belgian is still under contract with Chelsea until the summer of 2019. He doesn’t rule out extending his contract with the Blues and staying in the Premier League, and a definitive decision will be made in the summer of 2018.
“I have a contract at Chelsea for three seasons. In 2018, when I enter the final year of the contract, we will assess whether to renew or leave.”
Chelsea have Asmir Begovic as their No.2 – a largely experienced and capable goalkeeper at this level but letting a player of Courtois’ calibre would be a decision which would come under much scrutiny.
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