After makes an attempt of various success to recruit Real Madrid stars Karim Benzema, Luka Modric, Nacho Fernandez and Vinicius Junior, Saudi Arabia at the moment are taking a look at different alternatives to carry star energy to the Middle East. One of their aims is the most effective goalkeeper on this planet, within the eyes of many.
Belgian shotstopper Thibaut Courtois is reportedly the newest goal of Al-Ahli, they usually intend to current enormous provides to each the Belgian and Real Madrid. The report comes from media in his native nation, Voetbal 24 (as carried by Sport), they usually clarify that Courtois has already turned down provides from Saudi Arabia final summer time.
“I used to be not shocked that Vinicius didn’t win, it was very even with Rodri.”
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Los Blancos don’t have any intention of promoting Courtois, they usually do contemplate him the most effective round. Short of an enormous sum of money which may persuade President Florentino Perez to vary his thoughts and search for a youthful substitute, however there isn’t a suggestion of an exit presently.
Saudi Arabia have proven they are going to be persistent of their makes an attempt to usher in star names although, and Courtois’ contract state of affairs might assist them. Courtois will flip 33 this season, and has struggled with accidents over the past two years. His present contract expires in 2026, and Los Blancos as a coverage solely provide one-year renewals to gamers over thirty, that means in the event that they do wish to money in on him, subsequent summer time is likely to be their final alternative.