The curious case of Courtois

[matheradam 4]

I think the important thing that Chelsea should do is make him sign a contract extension. Courtois is an amazing keeper and he will definitely be the number one choice to replace Cech. Give Courtois two more seasons in Madrid then gradually put him in the starting eleven, a few Champions league, league and cup games.

[Slapshot 7]

I've been watching Courtois for a long time in the spanish league and I can tell you that he is more than ready to join Chelsea. Obviously, we have Cech and he is playing well but Courtois is younger and eventually we will need to replace Cech and Courtois is the better option, I'm really sure of that.

[Barbara 15,149]

yeah, Courtois was great in Atleti last season which is why we're in a crossroad with him now.

If we load him again we may lose him as he keeps showing how much potential he has. If we bring him to the Bridge he won't be happy - as he said he'd prefer to have another off-loan season rather than be in the bench the whole season and I understand him. It's even more important for goalies to play than other guys because it's all about getting experience and avoiding getting rusty.

If we bring him to the Bridge we would have to move Cech to the bench and that's inconceivable in my head. He was too good this season - despite a few mistakes (that are expected) and I think he has at least another good season on him.

But how much longer should we invest in one of our greatest players in recent history over giving the chance to the next star? I wonder if those loans won't end up with Courtois going somewhere else. He seems pretty excited to play in La Liga if you ask me and I don't want us to lose such a promising player. So yeah, his case is curious to say the least and I hope Mourinho can talk to him and find a good common ground. I'd keep him in a loan for another year, but before I would prolong his contract and increase his contractual fine.

[Chelsea? 892]

2 more years at athletic and 2 more at a premiere league club. That should buy us enough time.

[Ramzi 233]

2 more years at athletic and 2 more at a premiere league club. That should buy us enough time.

Why would he do that when he presumably has Barcelona asking for him?

[Chelsea? 892]

Why would he do that when he presumably has Barcelona asking for him?

if he wants Barca, otta let him go for 20+ mil. We can't abonden Cech anytime soon.

[different level 1,056]

Okay, so now that we've released Turnbull and Hilario we have only Jamal Blackman as a back up keeper. I can't see Courtois being used somehow so we'll probably give him one more year on loan and get some experienced old keeper to cover Petr.

[Mceachran 109]

It seems sort of obvious to me: one more year on loan. The following season, let Courtois play all of the cup games and Cech play all of the Premier League games. If you look at our game count, it's fairly close to them each getting a full season this way. I love Cech and have huge respect for him. But AT THIS POINT, I think it's more important to keep Courtois.

[The Skipper 20,609]

It seems sort of obvious to me: one more year on loan. The following season, let Courtois play all of the cup games and Cech play all of the Premier League games. If you look at our game count, it's fairly close to them each getting a full season this way. I love Cech and have huge respect for him. But AT THIS POINT, I think it's more important to keep Courtois.

Courtois will not come down from being regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in Spain to cup games at Chelsea. I don't know why people fail to grasp that.

Besides, him saying he's more of an Atleti player than a CFC player - what do you expect him to say? Of course he is. He's going for his third season there now so he's just being honest. Nothing wrong with what he said - he's a wise bit and understand the situation with Cech. It's not like we're talking about a 12 year old.

[Mceachran 109]

Courtois will not come down from being regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in Spain to cup games at Chelsea. I don't know why people fail to grasp that.

Besides, him saying he's more of an Atleti player than a CFC player - what do you expect him to say? Of course he is. He's going for his third season there now so he's just being honest. Nothing wrong with what he said - he's a wise bit and understand the situation with Cech. It's not like we're talking about a 12 year old.

I fail to grasp it because I want the best of both worlds and I don't want to compromise. Why can't you allow me that?

[Noni Zaharia 14]

Curtois just got a year more at Atletico, he will be awesome when Cech retires...

[El Guaje 4]

 

if he wants Barca, otta let him go for 20+ mil. We can't abonden Cech anytime soon.

 

What not though?

We are in a crucial time of our transition with Mourinho now appointed, and we must understand that Cech's influence this season's transition phase could be massive in that, but after the WC we should be seeing to get some profit off of him. After the WC, Courtois is more than ready to join us considering he has accomplished so much at a tender age. He's been performing way above standards and has the quality to easily be the BEST keeper in the world. He must be introduced after the world cup or the following season. An absolute Must

[Stingray 9,441]

 

if he wants Barca, otta let him go for 20+ mil. We can't abonden Cech anytime soon.

 

What not though?

We are in a crucial time of our transition with Mourinho now appointed, and we must understand that Cech's influence this season's transition phase could be massive in that, but after the WC we should be seeing to get some profit off of him. After the WC, Courtois is more than ready to join us considering he has accomplished so much at a tender age. He's been performing way above standards and has the quality to easily be the BEST keeper in the world. He must be introduced after the world cup or the following season. An absolute Must

I agree fully. After the WC he needs to step up and compete.

Also, what if he returns after playing a brilliant WC ... Harsh, harsh competition on that no 1 spot.

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[El Guaje 4]

 

I agree fully. After the WC he needs to step up and compete. Also, what if he returns after playing a brilliant WC ... Harsh, harsh competition on that no 1 spot.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I can't understand why some cannot accept selling Cech as a concept?

He's still at the top of his game and provides massive leadership and character. His influence will be critical this season specifically, but after that, I see no use for him when we have a hungry world class talent striving to play under us who needs to be introduced with our current crop of young talented players.

[The Rising Sun 711]

In all probability, we will lose him to Barca/big club next season. As soon as victor valdes' one year on his contract is over after this season they will go all out for Curtois and he will definitely not say no to them.

Chelsea needs to understand that any player needs stability. Being on loan year after year is not real stability, and by next season he will know he is top class and deserves to feel like a number one at the biggest clubs in the world.

Next year will be the moment of truth for Chelsea, just like united had with De Gea( even though that was after VDS retired). If we dont get him as a No. 1 keeper for next season 2014-15, then in all probablility we will lose him.

[Noni Zaharia 14]

Cech is 31 years old now, I think he still has 9-10 years playing on the biggest stage.

[El Guaje 4]

 

In all probability, we will lose him to Barca/big club next season. As soon as victor valdes' one year on his contract is over after this season they will go all out for Curtois and he will definitely not say no to them.

Chelsea needs to understand that any player needs stability. Being on loan year after year is not real stability, and by next season he will know he is top class and deserves to feel like a number one at the biggest clubs in the world.

Next year will be the moment of truth for Chelsea, just like united had with De Gea( even though that was after VDS retired). If we dont get him as a No. 1 keeper for next season 2014-15, then in all probablility we will lose him.

If you don't mind me asking, where have you come up with the assumption that he might go to Barca or another club next season? A player of his caliber and professionalism is absolutely vital in our future transition. We currently have all the right elements to run properly with stability. A world class manager, brilliant youth set up, potential world class prospects on loan, and current young top talents integrating into the squad mixing in with experienced old guards.

Courtois is one of these elements for this club's future and our board has recognized this. Courtois is continuing to grow at Atletico, and win silverware as well as break records in beautiful fashion. IMO, i would place a hands off policy specifically on him, Chalobah, and Lukaku.

[The Rising Sun 711]

 

If you don't mind me asking, where have you come up with the assumption that he might go to Barca or another club next season? A player of his caliber and professionalism is absolutely vital in our future transition. We currently have all the right elements to run properly with stability. A world class manager, brilliant youth set up, potential world class prospects on loan, and current young top talents integrating into the squad mixing in with experienced old guards.

Courtois is one of these elements for this club's future and our board has recognized this. Courtois is continuing to grow at Atletico, and win silverware as well as break records in beautiful fashion. IMO, i would place a hands off policy specifically on him, Chalobah, and Lukaku.

He isnt going to hang around for 2-3 years more being loaned out.

He is simply too good

I have personally never heard of any club buying a player, then loaning them out for 5-6 years in a row.

If we have big plans for him, they are not showing . He wont be offered the no. 1 position till Cech is gone.

he is already on his 3rd year being loaned at athletico.

[El Guaje 4]

He isnt going to hang around for 2-3 years more being loaned out.

He is simply too good

I have personally never heard of any club buying a player, then loaning them out for 5-6 years in a row.

If we have big plans for him, they are not showing . He wont be offered the no. 1 position till Cech is gone.

he is already on his 3rd year being loaned at athletico.

Atletico

And I think this will be Cech's last year with us after the world cup where we can still make value off of him