Thibaut Courtois aims to extend career five to six more years

Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, stated he wants to play for five to six more years as he spoke at the World Football Summit in Madrid on September 15, 2026. With his current contract running until summer 2027, Courtois expressed a desire to contribute to Real Madrid's goalkeeping pipeline rather than pursue coaching. He also dreams of playing against KRC Genk, his boyhood club, before retiring. Courtois holds UEFA coaching licenses but is uncertain about taking on a head coaching role, preferring to develop talent within the club’s structure. He is currently involved in business ventures with investment group NXTPLAY and emphasizes the importance of leadership based on lessons learned from previous coaches.

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