Thibaut Courtois

[The Chels 2,502]

As I already said on Twitter even if the relationship between Chelsea and Mourinho goes south our "players stability", like in 2007, will remain intact, thus making it easier for any coach to start at Chelsea.

We won 1 league title in the 6 seasons Mourinho was gone for and we essentially became a cup team. Unless we get in Simeone/Klopp I wouldn't be very confident if he left.

[Barbara 15,149]

I'm so happy for this extension

I really hope he has a similar career here to what Cech has been: long time, a leader in defense, a legend to this club. I do hope this is only his first contract extension with us.

Now can we move to the next Belgian in line, Emenalo? There's another one that also needs a contract extension and preferably a crazy release clause - something like 200m. That way nobody can take him away because as crazy as football spendings have been, with FFP nobody can spend something like that and I can't foresee it changing in five years... I feel if we don't set a high release clause - insanely, impossible to reach release clause - we'll lose Hazard (not necessarily to Madrid though, don't think they'd go for him next season).

[didierforever 7,349]

another feather in the board's cap!!!! well done!!! a world class GK for the next 10 years easy!!!

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

We won 1 league title in the 6 seasons Mourinho was gone for and we essentially became a cup team. Unless we get in Simeone/Klopp I wouldn't be very confident if he left.

Wait until end of this season then evaluate, with our squad now league title is a must or CL title instead. If we end up trophy less again or win FA Cup/Capital One Cup it could be argues that Jose is no longer good enough, 2 seasons without a major trophy with a top 5 starting 11 in football would be shocking. Obviously if he goes we will go for a top coach too, but I believe Jose is the man until at least the summer.

We can't live in the past, maybe Jose was never the same after that Madrid spell, this season will show whether it is true or not.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Yessss! Now Eden please

[mannyfreshh 164]

Yeas!!!!!!!! For some reason, I feel really confident about our chances when he plays.

[DYC. 7,542]

Operation 'Play Courtois for a few games so he'll think he's starter, which leads to him signing a new contract and puts Chelsea back in a position of power' is complete.

Next phase, the return of The Helmet in goal. Suck on that Thibaut!

[Styles 9,790]

Operation 'Play Courtois for a few games so he'll think he's starter, which leads to him signing a new contract and puts Chelsea back in a position of power' is complete.

Next phase, the return of The Helmet in goal. Suck on that Thibaut!

That would be the ultimate troll job.

[zolayes 14,489]

all the worries I had about him becoming too attached to Spain proved groundless .. So relieved this deal has been done

[Special Juan 27,578]

Get in.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

When he signs his next deal,he'll be the best in a ye world. He's already getting there.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Benching Courtois with Cech would be greatest I saw in football

[Jase 43,479]

Operation 'Play Courtois for a few games so he'll think he's starter, which leads to him signing a new contract and puts Chelsea back in a position of power' is complete.

Next phase, the return of The Helmet in goal. Suck on that Thibaut!

That would be so like what Wenger did to Walcott.

[termninja 5,290]

Get in! We have the most talented GK in the world tied to us for another 5 years hehe Hazard another 5 in january and we're gooood

[boshman 1,073]

Fantastic news!! Get in there Tibo!!

[iseah100 5,612]

Our untouchables locking up for 4+years; Azpi, Matic, Tibo. Next up Cahill and Hazard.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Cech - Chelsea Legend

Courtois - Future Chelsea Legend

It such a relieve now, considering around 2 months ago, we're still worried and wondering will he stay or not, leave alone sign the extension.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Operation 'Play Courtois for a few games so he'll think he's starter, which leads to him signing a new contract and puts Chelsea back in a position of power' is complete.

Next phase, the return of The Helmet in goal. Suck on that Thibaut!

No, it would be hilarious if both benched and play Schwarzer instead.

"Jose, he do what he want, he do what he want"