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Courtois confirms intention to retire at Real Madrid, rules out Belgium return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 9:05 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Courtois confirms intention to retire at Real Madrid, rules out Belgium return

Summary

Thibaut Courtois has announced his goal to finish his career at Real Madrid, dismissing any thought of returning to Belgian football. Speaking during Belgium’s World Cup campaign, he reinforced his commitment to Madrid as his current contract extends into 2027, with reports of an agreement to extend it to 2028. This underscores his central role in the club's future plans at the age of 33. Courtois emphasized the emergence of talented goalkeepers in Belgium, indicating a closed chapter for his domestic career. He also criticized media inaccuracies regarding his situation. A formal announcement regarding his contract extension is expected post-international commitments.

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Status Watch

•Courtois aims to finish career at Real Madrid, dismissing Belgian return.
•Current contract runs to 2027, with a likely extension to 2028.
•He highlights young talent at Genk, indicating no return to Belgium.
•Expressed frustration over media misreporting about his situation.
•Formal extension announcement expected after the World Cup.

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9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Courtois Rules Out Belgium Return as Madrid Contract Extension Nears

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Thibaut Courtois (33) has stated publicly that he intends to finish his career at Real Madrid, ruling out a return to Belgian club football in comments made to media during Belgium’s World Cup campa...
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