Thibaut Courtois reflects on Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid

Real Madrid confirmed Jose Mourinho's return as manager on June 12, 2026. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who previously played under Mourinho at Chelsea, shared his thoughts about the appointment, discussing their past relationship that included 'occasional frictions.' Courtois is currently with the Belgian national team at the 2026 World Cup, where he also addressed his injury recovery and future at Real Madrid. He expressed confidence about a contract extension if his performance continues positively.

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