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Sports Business

Courtois to Sign New Real Madrid Deal, Commit to Retiring There

Thibaut Courtois announced he intends to retire as a Real Madrid player and is nearing completion of a new long-term contract with the Spanish club.

The Sports Business Desk

Gokhshtein Media

October 22, 2026

2 min read

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Courtois to Sign New Real Madrid Deal, Commit to Retiring There

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Key Points

Thibaut Courtois announced his intention to retire as a Real Madrid player and confirmed he is close to signing a new long-term contract with the Spanish club.
Courtois joined Real Madrid from Chelsea in 2018 and has been a consistent performer in goal.
Real Madrid has not announced a formal signing date or financial terms for the contract extension.

Thibaut Courtois announced his intention to retire as a Real Madrid player and confirmed he is close to signing a new long-term contract with the Spanish club.

Courtois joined Real Madrid from Chelsea in 2018 and has been a consistent performer in goal. A new deal would lock in the Belgian goalkeeper through the remainder of his career at the club and avoid a potential free agency situation.

Real Madrid has not announced a formal signing date or financial terms for the contract extension.

The Sports Business Desk

Gokhshtein Media

The Sports Business Desk covers the business of sports, athlete ventures, and the intersection of sports and finance. About this desk →

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