Courtois open to leaving Chelsea

Stephen Coelho 9 years ago 537
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has revealed he expects to leave the club. BeSoccer

The Belgian shot-stopper does not expect to end his career at Stamford Bridge, increasing speculation regarding a possible exit this summer.

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has revealed he expects to leave the club in the future. 

The news will worry incoming boss Antonio Conte who was hoping to keep the 24-year-old in London, and even removed goalkeeping coach Christophe Lollichon from his team, after reported tension with Courtois. 

Although he didn't claim it would be this summer, Courtois has hinted at a move away.

"It's hard to say. I don't think I will end my career here [at Chelsea]," he told Sporza.

"I didn't have [a favourite club growing up]. In Spain I watched a lot of Real Madrid and Barcelona. 

"In Germany I watched Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund; in England, Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea; and in Italy, Juventus and AC Milan.

"There wasn't one favourite but I always wanted to play at those clubs.

"I don't necessarily have a desire to play there, I'm already at a beautiful club, Chelsea which I always admired, but we will see."

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