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Thibaut Courtois could run down Chelsea contract amid transfer interest from Real Madrid

Courtois has 30 months left on his current deal and Blues aren't willing to offer him a new one unless he commits to two years without a pay rise

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THIBAUT COURTOIS will consider running down his contract amid interest from Real Madrid.

Chelsea want the Belgium goalkeeper to commit himself to a fresh deal at Stamford Bridge, with two full seasons on his current terms.

 Antonio Conte will seek to tie Courtois to a new deal at Stamford Bridge
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Antonio Conte will seek to tie Courtois to a new deal at Stamford BridgeCredit: Reuters
 But the Belgian is considering a move to Madrid
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But the Belgian is considering a move to MadridCredit: PA:Press Association
 Courtois enjoyed three successful years on loan at Atletico Madrid
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Courtois enjoyed three successful years on loan at Atletico MadridCredit: Getty Images

But he has told pals he will look at his future at the end of the next campaign, by which time Real will have completed their transfer embargo.

The Spanish giants are looking at Courtois, 24, as a long-term No 1 and a successor to current keeper Keylor Navas.

In 30 months’ time Courtois will hold all the aces if a new contract is not agreed, with clubs aware his market value will dip.


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Madrid gave him a ‘get-well-soon’ message when he suffered a knee injury during Chelsea’s title defence last season.

And he has made no secret of his desire to return to Spain, where he played at Atletico Madrid for three years.

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