Thibault Courtois is expected to sign a new deal with Chelsea before he can join Atletico Madrid for yet another loan spell according to Daily Mail.
The future of Courtois has been the subject of much speculation in recent weeks, with Real Madrid and Barcelona reported to be interested in a deal.
The Belgium international has been exceptional since moving to Atletico Madrid in 2011, and is now established as one of the best shot stoppers in Europe after three fine campaigns.
Stat Attack: Thibault Courtois has kept 16 clean sheets in 29 La Liga games this season, more than any other keeper.
Speaking to Spanish radio show El Larguero, Courtois said that he would soon reveal his plans.
Courtois: “Next week I will announce my decision. I am not going to say if I will stay or not. What I will say is that next week I will announce my decision.”
This will put an end to all the speculation regarding his future, since the new deal for Courtois will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2019.
