Thibaut Courtois

[Stats 7,060]

I would hate to see Courtois leave but I really can see Barca willing to spend big on him to get him. I would not be surprised if they offered around £30m for him and I am sure our board would find it hard to resist an offer like that. It works both ways as it would be good business but on the other hand you are losing a GK talent who is up there amongst the best already and could be our no.1 keeper for the next 2 decades. Will be interesting for sure.

[The Mak 4,459]

I would hate to see Courtois leave but I really can see Barca willing to spend big on him to get him. I would not be surprised if they offered around £30m for him and I am sure our board would find it hard to resist an offer like that. It works both ways as it would be good business but on the other hand you are losing a GK talent who is up there amongst the best already and could be our no.1 keeper for the next 2 decades. Will be interesting for sure.

They can throw any amount they want at us, our decision will not be made by the amount of money on offer, that's a guarantee. We're not Arsenal.

[bushman 2,043]

Since he claims to be in top five goalies in the world & rightfully so, many teams will pay plenty for him.

Currently, he is playing well & he will not sit on the bench, he says.

The most stupid deal is to sell him next year.

[polo 18]

i don't know howBuffon,casillas,valdes or Cech were at the same age but Courtois is amazing

[Tomo 21,733]

I hope that we'll loan him out for one more year after this season. I would hate to sell Cech already.

He is wanted by Barcelona, he won't be going out on loan again.

[iggy 0]

The fans of Barça want Courtois ... 9000 out of 18000 votes ...

http://www.mundodeportivo.com/20131014/fc-barcelona/elige-tu-al-nuevo-portero-del-barca_54391041888.html

14/10/2013 | Ver Resultados

¿Qué portero prefieres para el Barça?

Ter Stegen 24% De Gea 12% Courtois 50% Reina 6% Bravo 3% Cech 1% Guzmán 1% Guaita 1% Kiko Casilla 2% Leno 0% Moyà 1%

Total votos: 18602

[johnnythefirst 1,076]

I'm practically certain he'll be going by now...

[The only place to be 11,313]

He is wanted by Barcelona, he won't be going out on loan again.

Nope. And he has two years left on his contract so it's all going to be decided this summer.

Personally I think he's done everything that could be asked of him and more. I wouldn't sign another contract with this club unless I was going to be made number one or at least given a fighting shot at the spot, but it's a very hard position to 'win'. It's not like he's a striker and he scores a goal so he keeps his spot for the next game.

[Stats 7,060]

They can throw any amount they want at us, our decision will not be made by the amount of money on offer, that's a guarantee. We're not Arsenal.

What will it be then? Most of us want him here but if a big offer comes along I don't think the board will swiftly reject it. I reckon they would consider it while we have a brilliant keeper as it stands.

[robsblubot 3,545]

Nope. And he has two years left on his contract so it's all going to be decided this summer.

Personally I think he's done everything that could be asked of him and more. I wouldn't sign another contract with this club unless I was going to be made number one or at least given a fighting shot at the spot, but it's a very hard position to 'win'. It's not like he's a striker and he scores a goal so he keeps his spot for the next game.

great post.

I originally thought a rotation with Cech would have worked, but your post as well as others have convinced me otherwise; that would depend on Cech, because if he wants to make a last move to secure his retirement money, then he should be allowed to leave.

It's a very difficult situation for a big club. On one hand you've got a potential top goalkeeper for a decade in Courtois. On the other side, he's very young (esp GK) and that experience could matter at the highest stages. Letting go of Cech right now/next year could cost us short-term. Look at what happen with De Gea... yes, Courtois looks more mature for club and country, but you can't really predict anything until he starts playing week in and week out for us.

Personally, and I don't pretend to be a 100% sure of it, I'd move Cech and offer a 5 year deal to Courtois. At some point you gotta think of the club and not immediate success.

[polo 18]

Courtois > Cech except the experience

[sutro 1,026]

A potential top keeper?

He's already a top keeper guys, one of the very best at age 21

He's potential is to be the unquestioned best goalie in the world

[Tomo 21,733]

To quote a Swansea fan (who was one of the supporters who took over the club and saved them from financial meltdown) said "to run a successful football club you need to let your head rule your heart".

Whatever decision is made next summer, it needs to be made for the right reason's, footballing reason's. If Mourinho see's Courtois as the man going forward, then he has my backing. The last big decision regarding goalkeepers at Chelsea didn't go to badly, did it?

[bushman 2,043]

As he said: I want to play I will not be sitting on the bench.

Three clean sheets from 8 La Liga matches, conceded just 3 goals in Belgium Cup qualifiers, tells me, he does not need to worry much. He will tell Jose either play me or let me go.

[Gilvorak 3,734]

Am I the only one who thinks Courtois is a tad overrated? He's woeful on long shots and is way too parry-happy, nowhere near the complete GK people make him out to bel

Cech is only 31 and is still playing at an extremely high level. Only Neuer is better for me, would be harsh to just bin a club legend for the youf fanboys.

Stop bringing up his clean sheet record by the way. He has the best defense in the World protecting him.

[bushman 2,043]

Am I the only one who thinks Courtois is a tad overrated? He's woeful on long shots and is way too parry-happy, nowhere near the complete GK people make him out to bel

Cech is only 31 and is still playing at an extremely high level. Only Neuer is better for me, would be harsh to just bin a club legend for the youf fanboys.

Stop bringing up his clean sheet record by the way. He has the best defense in the World protecting him.

At madrid 3 clean sheets, one against Real 1 zip & you are telling us he has the best defense in the world ?

Courtois might not be the complete GK & who is ? Certainly, he has potential to be in top 3 soon. He will be even better than Cech, soon.

[Kojo 4,676]

Am I the only one who thinks Courtois is a tad overrated? He's woeful on long shots and is way too parry-happy, nowhere near the complete GK people make him out to bel

Cech is only 31 and is still playing at an extremely high level. Only Neuer is better for me, would be harsh to just bin a club legend for the youf fanboys.

Stop bringing up his clean sheet record by the way. He has the best defense in the World protecting him.

Cech the 2nd best keeper in the world?

No where near, no matter how many Chelsea supporters who think Cech is the greatest, he hasn't been his best for a long time now.

[bushman 2,043]

Cech the 2nd best keeper in the world?

No where near, no matter how many Chelsea supporters who think Cech is the greatest, he hasn't been his best for a long time now.

Well said. I saw Cech making several questionable calls for the past year or so.

To me, there is no choice here. It´s Courtois all the way.