Sports News of Friday, 1 November 2024
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2024-11-01Saudi Arabia set sights on Thibaut Courtois as next Real Madrid objective
Thibaut Courtois
Saudi Arabia is targeting Thibaut Courtois as their next major acquisition from Real Madrid, following previous attempts to sign players like Karim Benzema and Luka Modric.
Reports indicate that Al-Ahli is keen on the Belgian goalkeeper, viewing him as one of the best in the world, and plans to make substantial offers to both him and the club.
Despite Courtois having
Read full article.declined offers from Saudi Arabia last summer, the club remains undeterred. Real Madrid is not looking to sell him, as they regard him as a top asset.
However, with Courtois approaching 33 and having faced injury challenges, his contract, which runs until 2026, could present a potential opportunity for a transfer next summer, especially given the club's policy of offering only one-year extensions to players over thirty.