Earlier this week, Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois told the press he would be signing a new contract with English side Chelsea. Today, both the club and the player announced the new deal, which will go on for the next five years.
"My future was already sorted out but it's nice to know I'm going to be here for another five years and now I can just concentrate on playing games, I am very happy with this new deal.," Courtois said.
The player returned from a loan to Atletico Madrid, where he won La Liga last year, being recognized as one of the top goalkeepers in the world.
Happy with my new 5-year contract! Thanks everybody for the messages! #cfc pic.twitter.com/j7ku2z61fM
— Thibaut Courtois (@thibautcourtois) September 11, 2014
Thibaut Courtois: No goalkeeper has kept more clean sheets in Europe’s top 5 leagues since Aug 2011 than @thibautcourtois (56) #cfc
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) September 11, 2014
Would be banter if Mourinho now benches Courtois vs Swansea.
— Mourinho-Esque (@Mourinhoesque) September 11, 2014
Yes! New contract for Courtois
— Chelsea Photos (@ChelsPhotos) September 11, 2014
Courtois Done,Now its Hazards turn to sign new contract and Slam him with £150m release clause and We are Good
— Paras Pahari (@rage2spirit) September 11, 2014
Imagine not thinking Courtois was the best keeper in the league.
— ES (@EvanStranger) September 11, 2014 
