Re: Thibaut Courtois Watch

by lszanto Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:13 am

Shed wrote:Yea but even still, most players in his situation at least make the effort to trot out the "I'm just being patient, trying to earn my place, want to play first team football so I can impress the manager, etc." line. He just basically says, 'meh. I'm too good to sit on the bench. I'll take my time deciding what I want to do. If the club want to sell me whatever." etc. etc.

Mind you, this sort of self-importance seems to be quite common among the Belgians at the club. Does my nut in.

I think it's different when it's somebody who is arguably top 5 in the world in their position. He is far too good for any bench and should be playing week in week out. He's going to want to keep getting better and nail that #1 spot in the NT before the world cup.

by Kick Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:17 am

Yeah, he has an ego, nothing wrong with that.

by Shed Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:19 am

Hazard has an ego. Courtois is a self-important twit. At least in this interview.

by Kick Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:31 am

by jugster Fri Jan 17, 2014 11:27 am

Thibaut Courtois - success at Atletico has made Chelsea want him even more. And that is a problem for him.

by Shed Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:40 am

Atletico Madrid willing to pay whatever it takes to sign Thibaut Courtois, Diego Simeone says:
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone says is willing to pay whatever it costs to keep Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois at the club beyond the end of the season
http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/455239/Atletico-Madrid-willing-to-pay-whatever-it-takes-to-land-Chelsea-s-Thibault-Courtois

Asked if he would spend €26m to keep hold of Courtois, Simeone said: "Definitely."

"For me anything paid for Courtois would be cheap."

"He's a young guy who has a huge future and is on track to becoming one of the best goalkeepers in the world."

"Signing a goalkeeper of his caliber would be a big step, but it will not be easy."

"It depends on what Courtois wants, his club (Chelsea) knows our needs, but it is not up to us, because he is not our player."

by El Chelsea Fuerte Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:42 am

How much do you think Courtois is worth?

by Shed Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:49 am

To Chelsea? A lot. The club aren't in need of money, the player is the natural replacement for Cech and would be ready to walk into that role whenever the club decide it, etc. No reason at all to sell.

by Kick Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:55 am

I wouldn't sell for 40m pounds.

by Kick Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:09 pm

Won the award for Belguim's best playing playing abroad.

by fatman123 Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:14 pm

ffs if only he didnt get so good so fast Mad

by Kick Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:18 pm

by Shed Tue Jan 28, 2014 10:54 pm

Thibaut Courtois will not return to Atletico Madrid next season , says José Mourinho:
José Mourinho refused to speak about Rojiblancos forward Diego Costa, but says he will not sanction a return to Atletico Madrid for his young Belgian goalkeeper next season
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/9138194/chelsea-boss-jose-mourinho-expects-thibaut-courtois-back-as-he-stays-quiet-on-diego-costa

"Will he stay with Atletico? No. No."

by Kick Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:27 pm

Good.

by Shed Sun Feb 02, 2014 5:05 pm

Thibaut Courtois Watch - Page 4 Bfe-rnKIQAEoUYT

Courtois' father says he will return to Chelsea next season.

Quotes from Belgian television station RTBF.

by Kick Sun Feb 02, 2014 11:31 pm

I just posted that in the loan update thread. Then checked this one.

Anyway, good news.

by Shed Sun Feb 02, 2014 11:59 pm

Pffft, as if I'd ever neglect to post a piece of news like that smoking

by Kick Mon Feb 03, 2014 12:00 am

I didn't think you neglected it, I just didn't check this thread before posting.

by Shed Thu Feb 06, 2014 2:35 am

Thibaut Courtois hits out at compatriot, Liverpool keeper Simon Mignolet:
On-loan Atletico shotstopper Thibaut Courtois has hit back at fellow Belgian keeper Simon Mignolet after the latter said he was aiming to take the 21-year-old's spot in the national team by the time the World Cup comes around in June
http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/458175/Chelsea-keeper-Courtois-retaliates-to-Liverpool-stopper-Mignolet-s-Belgium-claims

"In Spain, I hear no goalkeeper saying they're aiming for the place of Casillas."

"Not De Gea, not Valdes, not Reina. It's the opposite - they back Casillas."

"Simon can say whatever he wants, but I think I've already saved enough points for Belgium and I'm playing good games for Atletico. He has to stay humble and respectful."