West London giants Chelsea are considering the idea of turning the loan deal of midfielder Mateo Kovacic into a permanent transfer this summer. This is according to the report from the stables of the London Evening Standard which claimed that senior Chelsea officials are having a second thought over a transfer for the Croatian World Cup star. Mateo Kovacic became a Chelsea player last summer after joining from Real Madrid on a temporary deal. The former Inter Milan player was part of the transfer that took Belgian national team shot stopper Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid in a £35m deal at the start of the just concluded season. 12-Goal Chelsea Target Agrees To Juventus Deal Sarri To Join Juventus On A Three-Year Deal Next Week Klopp Plans To … [Read more...]
Inter Milan Keen On Summer Move For 25-Year-Old Chelsea Loanee
Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan are plotting a move for Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic during this summer’s transfer window. This is according to the latest reports emanating from the media in Italy. Mateo Kovacic spent the entire season on loan at Chelsea from Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid. According to Calciomercato, Mateo Kovacic is one of three Real Madrid players being targeted by the new manager at Inter Milan alongside the likes of Nacho Fernandes and Marco Asensio. The 25-year-old signed for the West London giants on loan last summer as part of the £35m deal that took Belgian international shot stopper Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid. I can help United win trophies, football legend in shock bid for Solskjaer's job … [Read more...]
Sarri Wants Permanent Transfer For Midfielder
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is targeting a permanent transfer for midfielder Mateo Kovacic ahead of the resumption of this summer’s transfer window. Sarri told reporters during his pre-match press conference ahead of the West Ham game that he will like to turn the player’s loan deal at the club into a permanent transfer. Mateo Kovacic is on a season-long loan deal at Chelsea from outgoing European champions Real Madrid having joined the Blues last summer. He was a makeweight in the £35m transfer that took Belgian international goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid. Van Dijk Is World’s Best Defender – Ex-Southampton Teammate Since his move to Chelsea at the start of the season, Mateo Kovacic has played 41 times for the Blues this term and the … [Read more...]
Real Madrid To Offload Ex-Chelsea Goalkeeper
Chelsea fans would be having a laugh at the moment in the wake of the news that Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid are looking to offload one of their former players. Thibaut Courtois was a Chelsea goalkeeper until last summer when he forced through a move to Real Madrid with a year left on his then Chelsea contract. Real Madrid spent £40m to sign Courtois last summer while Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic joined Chelsea on loan as part of the transfer. The Daily Mirror revealed that the Los Merengues could now be looking to sell him this summer just one year after his signing. How Thibaut Courtois moves from no.1 to the bench at Real Madrid Thibaut Courtois was the first choice goalkeeper at Real Madrid until the reappointment of Zinedine Zidane … [Read more...]
Courtois Talks Up Real Madrid Move For Chelsea Star Again
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is definitely not the toast of Chelsea fans at the moment after he talked up the possibility of Eden Hazard joining him at the Spanish club. Courtois has not hidden his desire for Hazard to join him at Real Madrid. The Belgian international shot-stopper is in his first season at Real Madrid after his controversial exit from Chelsea last summer. With one year left on his then Chelsea contract, Thibaut Courtois forced his exit from Chelsea. When Marseille Will Decide Balotelli’s Future Revealed Spanish giants Real Madrid paid £35 to sign Courtois last summer with Croatian World Cup star Mateo Kovacic moving to Chelsea on a season-long loan deal as part of the transfer. Real Madrid could make another raid on … [Read more...]
Chelsea Fans Taunt Courtois After Costly Mistake vs. Russia
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been subjected to fierce attacks from Chelsea fans after his mistake against Russia in their Euro 2020 qualifier on Thursday night. His mistake was one of the highlights of the game as Belgium saw off Russia via a 3-1 win. Chelsea fans have turned on Courtois after his controversial exit from the club last summer. With one year left on his then Chelsea contract, Thibaut Courtois forced his exit from the club as he sealed a £35m deal to Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid at the start of the season. Chelsea moved swiftly to sign a replacement by completing a world record deal for Kepa Arrizabalaga. The only unsuccessful United player under Solskjaer revealed The Blues paid £71m to secure the transfer of Kepa … [Read more...]
Real Madrid return for this United star
There are suggestions that the delay in sealing a deal with Man United is now yielding positive results as it is reported that Real Madrid are now back for the signature of Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea. The La Liga giants have been on the radar of the goalkeeper for the past years with several efforts made to snap him up but it did not work through. The Los Blancos have been able to secure the signature of Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois but that has not given them the satisfaction inbetween the sticks as he struggles to settle at the club with the performance he is known for. Neat transfer job Solskjaer is doing at United revealed With Real Madrid bringing back Zinedine Zidane to the Bernabeu, they are set to spend spree to be able to return the … [Read more...]
Zidane Targets De Gea As Replacement For Ex-Chelsea Goalkeeper
Former Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois could be in trouble following the news that new Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is seeking a replacement for him as the club’s number one shot-stopper. French football legend Zidane is back at Real Madrid after the 1998 World Cup winner was reappointed as the Los Merengues manager on Monday. Real Madrid have had a disastrous season which has led to the dismissal of two managers namely Julen Lopetegui and Santiago Solari. Zidane has been given the job of rebuilding the team as he has a contract run until 2022. According to the publication from the Daily Mirror, Zidane is eyeing a summer move for Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea as part of the rebuilding job. Video: Liverpool star humiliated with … [Read more...]
Courtois Unsure Of Real Madrid Interest In 28-Year-Old Chelsea Star
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has questioned the interest of the European champions in one of his former teammates at Chelsea. The Belgian international shot stopper spoke about Eden Hazard and his potential move to Real Madrid in his post-match thoughts after his side took a major step towards the last eight in the Champions League on Wednesday night. According to him, Courtois said he’s not sure whether Real Madrid want to sign ex-Chelsea teammate Eden Hazard. He was reacting to questions from reporters about Eden Hazard and Real Madrid. Thibaut Courtois and Eden Hazard are teammates with the Belgian national team. James Rodriguez speaks on joining Arsenal in summer Both players were at Chelsea until last summer when Courtois left … [Read more...]
Real Madrid Goalkeeper Prefers £97m Chelsea Star Over Neymar
Real Madrid shot stopper Thibaut Courtois has called on the club to sign Chelsea forward Eden Hazard as they look to bolster their squad in the summer following the exit of former talisman Cristiano Ronaldo. Courtois was speaking in a recent interview with Belgian media outlet Het Nieuwsbald. According to him, Eden Hazard would be a more ideal signing for the European champions over Paris Saint Germain (PSG) forward Neymar. Brazilian superstar Neymar is the most expensive player in world football following his transfer to the French capital of Paris from Spanish champions and Real Madrid’s arch rivals Barcelona. United finally seal deal for star player, Player to earn £365,000-a-week PSG activated the €220m (£200m) release clause in his then … [Read more...]
Star player insists on Chelsea stay .
Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic wants to stay at the club beyond his loan spell with the West London giants. Kovacic, 24, talked about his desire to make his loan move permanent in a recent interview monitored by popular media outlet ESPN. Mateo Kovacic is on a season-long loan deal from Champions League holders Real Madrid. The Croatian international star sealed a loan move to Chelsea as part of the deal that took ex-Blues shot stopper Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid in the summer. 12 goals in 17 matches : Chelsea must battle Tottenham for this youngster Kovacic became a Chelsea player shortly after playing a part in his country’s surprise run to the final of this summer’s FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia. Croatia stunned many football … [Read more...]
How these summer signings have performed in their respective clubs —2
Jorginho (Napoli - Chelsea) The player was closer to joining Manchester City after reports claimed that he has agreed on personal terms with the Etihad outfits. Many British media even went a step further by reporting that Pep Guardiola met with Jorginho and he was optimistic about the player's signature. With some days left to Jorginho's medical at the Etihad stadium, Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri moved swiftly to block the deal from pushing through. Considering the relationship that existed between the two parties during their time at Napoli, Sarri surprisingly convinced Jorginho to join the Blues despite his initial promise to Pep Guardiola. The West London club successfully captured the player from Napoli as they release £51.3m to the Naples … [Read more...]
Did Sergio Ramos take a dig at Thibaut Courtois?
Real Madrid were greatly embarrassed and defeated by Barcelona in the El Classico match on Sunday. Barca went ahead to defeat the Los Blancos with five goals to one. Argentina striker, Lionel Messi was not available for the match, which has left us wondering what the scoreline would have looked like if Messi was on the pitch, probably disastrous. Well, following the defeat to Barcelona, Real Madrid player, Sergio Ramas took a dig at Former Chelsea goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, who man the goal post during the big game. Thibaut Courtois since his forceful departure away from Chelsea in the summer transfer window seems to have lost his goalkeeping skills. No reasons to be happy, Xhaka At the moment he happens to be one of Real Madrid worst … [Read more...]
Hayes takes a sly shot at Thibaut Courtois
Former Chelsea goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois forced his move away from Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window by refusing to resume for training The Blues were left with no option than to agree to his demand and see to it that he moved to his desired club, Real Madrid. Chelsea, few minutes to the close of the summer transfer window made moves for Atletico Bilbao goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga and so far, the goalkeeper has been great. Coach Maurizio Sarri arrived at Chelsea at a time when the Blues had sacked his countryman, Antonio Conte as coach. Many had believed it would take some while before the Italian would be able to set some record at Chelsea but Sarri went ahead to make two signings that brought in Jorginho and Kepa to Stamford Bridge and … [Read more...]
Why De Gea might leave United anytime soon
There are suggestions that Manchester United first choice goalkeeper, David de Gea might leave the Old Trafford anytime soon. This is coming after it was reported that the United chiefs are sweating to have him sign a new deal with the club. It has been reported that the Spanish goalkeeper wishes to leave the club as he is fed up with the controversies and bad result. However, latest report reveals that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho had wished the player was sold last season as he was unwilling to block the player’s move. According to the Telegraph, the 27-year-old was free to leave the club last year but there was no offer as Spanish giants, Real Madrid had made up their mind against bringing him again. Madrid had attempted to sign De Gea in … [Read more...]
Why De Gea thinks criticism of him is ‘stupid’
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has described the criticism against him as stupid. He made the claim after he was named in the FIFPro World XI at the FIFA Best awards ceremony that was held in London on Tuesday night. His rival at Chelsea, Thibaut Courtois had won an individual award as the best goalkeeper of the year, all thanks to his performance at the Russia 2018 World Cup. De Gea thinks his inclusion in the FIFA team of the year is a prove of how good he is which has not been acknowledged by his critics. Recall that the Spanish goalkeeper also took the blame for why the former World Cup winners were knocked out of the tournament at such an early stage, not forgetting his performance against England and Croatia. Before United’s win … [Read more...]
New Analysis show Chelsea paid too much for this star
New Analysis showed Chelsea FC paid too much for Kepa Arrizabalaga and also made the biggest loss sign out English football club, Chelsea signed Kepa Arrizabalaga from Spanish club, Atletico Bilbao following the departure of Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid. However, it was not the late signing that mattered but the amount the Blues paid to sign Kepa. According to information, Chelsea paid the sum of £71.6 million few hours to the close of the summer transfer window which showed that the Blues paid the money out of desperation and a desire to bring in a new keeper but it turned out to make Kepa the most expensive goalkeeper in the world. However, a new analysis from CIES football observatory working on football data disclosed that the Blues overpaid sum of … [Read more...]
Thibaut Courtois swallows his words after attack from fans
Thibaut Courtois swallows his words, says he loves Chelsea after attack from Blues fans Chelsea ex-goalkeeper and Belgium international, Thibaut Courtois, who forced a move to Spanish club, Real Madrid in the summer transfer window has reached out to Chelsea fans in form an apology. Courtois left Stamford Bridge in a deal worth £35 million but had received some attack from Chelsea fans after he downgraded the Blues while comparing them with Real Madrid. The Belgium international in a recent statement disclosed he is sad following the attack as he stated that Chelsea fans do not understand the way he feels. He went on to add that he loves Chelsea and will always remember Stamford Bridge for good. Courtois went on to reveal why he didn't resume for … [Read more...]
Thibaut Courtois – 3 ways Real Madrid is better than Chelsea
Thibaut Courtois - Real Madrid is better than Chelsea in these three ways Belgium international and Chelsea turn Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois forced his move away from Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window as he refused to resume for training. The Blues had to accede to the transfer since he was keen on leaving Chelsea. Courtois move to Real Madrid saw Matteo Kovacic leaving Spain for Chelsea, where he has been spectacular. Well, ever since joining Real Madrid, last weekend was Thibaut Courtois first debut for the Los Blancos as the Spanish club had started Navas in their first two games. Real Madrid defeated Leganas in a match that ended 4 - 1 in favour of the Los Blancos. An excited Thibaut Courtois aftermath of the match … [Read more...]
How Thibaut Courtois moves from no.1 to the bench at Real Madrid
Thibaut Courtois moves from No 1 to the bench at Real Madrid That moment one have always been at the top but you make some changes and find oneself not useful anymore, this is the kind of situation Chelsea ex-goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois is right now. The Belgium international, who had always been the Blues No.1 goalkeeper has been relegated to the bench at Real Madrid. Thibaut Courtois force his transfer away from Stamford Bridge to Santiago Bernabeu during the summer transfer window. you may also like: “If you lose him, you change everything” - Chelsea warned about offloading star player Unai Emery wins first Premier League game as Arsenal Manager “If you lose him, you change everything” - Chelsea warned about offloading star player The Blues … [Read more...]
Star Player To Chelsea: I Want Summer Transfer Move
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer, and it appears he won't be at West London when the new premier league campaign starts this weekend. According to new reports, the Belgian shot-stopper has told Chelsea's new boss Maurizio Sarri about his intention to leave Stamford Bridge during a meeting both recently held at Cobham. Thibaut returned to London on Monday from his World Cup vacation, and he joined the rest of the guys as they train ahead of their first top flight game against Huddersfield Town this weekend. The Belgium international has been repeatedly linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer, and it is understood that he is keen on moving to Spain to be with his … [Read more...]
Chelsea star yet to resume at Stamford Bridge
Thibaut Courtois yet to resume at Stamford Bridge as move to Real Madrid lingers on Five days after Chelsea goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois is supposed to arrive for training at the club, the Belgium international is yet to resume. Courtois should have resumed at Chelsea immediately after their game against Manchester City in the Community Shield of which they lost 2 goals to nothing. The Belgium International had extended his holiday following his participation in the World Cup tournament in Russia for his home country. But with the look of things he has refused to resume amidst speculations that he wants a transfer to European champions, Real Madrid. Thibaut Courtois has been linked with a move to Spain, where he hopes to join Real Madrid. The … [Read more...]