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Thibaut Courtois refuses to commit future to Chelsea

By Barney Corkhill, Editor | 20 May 2018

Courtois non-committal over Chelsea future

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois refuses to commit his future to Chelsea and hints that he could leave the club this summer depending on their transfer activity.

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has suggested that his future at the club will depend on how active they are during the summer transfer window.

Courtois's current deal at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of next season, and he has been repeatedly linked with a move to Real Madrid should Los Blancos miss out on number one target David de Gea.

The 26-year-old has refused to commit his future to the club, instead urging the board to match the spending of Manchester City and Manchester United if they are to convince key players to stay.

"We'll see after the World Cup whether I am a Chelsea player for next year. You see how Manchester City and Manchester United are spending and working," Courtois told reporters.

"If we want to aim for the top, we should do the same - obviously within the limits of what's possible. We'll see what's going on and I am sure the board will do what needs to be done."

Courtois's compatriot Eden Hazard has also suggested that he is waiting to see what signings the club make before deciding on his future.