Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois has opened the door to a possible return with the Belgium nationwide group.
Courtois is at present eighth on the all-time record of appearances for the Red Devils with 102 caps.
However, following his resolution to step away from the squad in August 2024, the veteran stopper has not added to his tally.
Courtois’ ongoing disagreement with head coach Domenico Tedesco is on the root of his name with the state of affairs unresolved between the pair.
National group director Peter Willems traveled to Madrid for talks with Courtois in November as all events aimed toward a decision.
Tedesco beforehand hinted at his curiosity in a reunion and Courtois has now added his voice to a world return.
“Obviously I hope to play for Belgium once more, to both say goodbye, or play correctly once more,” he advised CNN by way of Sports World.
“I might like to play within the World Cup, however we’ll see what occurs, it is not straightforward.”
Belgium are subsequent in motion in March’s UEFA Nations League playoffs, in opposition to Ukraine, earlier than 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification begins in June in opposition to North Macedonia and Wales.