Courtois tells Chelsea to make him first choice over Cech or he will leave
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Thibaut Courtois tells Chelsea to make him first choice over Petr Cech or he will leave
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has thrown Chelsea an ultimatum: make me first choice or let me go back to Atletico Madrid.
The Belgium goalkeeper, who helped Los Colchoneros to La Liga during a season-long loan last season, says his future will not be resolved until after the World Cup.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is keen for the 22-year-old to be at Stamford Bridge next season but Courtois says he will only return if he is made first choice ahead of Petr Cech.
Do I want to be number one wherever I play next season Yes, I think with my age and the performances I had I want to play, said Courtois, who played 56 times for Atletico last season.
To be on the bench is not the nicest thing.
Courtois confirmed he spoke with Mourinho before Atleticos final league game of the season when they clinched the title with a 1-1 draw at Barcelona.
Mourinho then spoke of his desire for the goalkeeper to return to his parent club for next season but Courtois expects nothing to be settled during Brazil 2014.
It will be after the World Cup I think, he said. Then everything will be clear.
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has thrown Chelsea an ultimatum: make me first choice or let me go back to Atletico Madrid.
The Belgium goalkeeper, who helped Los Colchoneros to La Liga during a season-long loan last season, says his future will not be resolved until after the World Cup.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is keen for the 22-year-old to be at Stamford Bridge next season but Courtois says he will only return if he is made first choice ahead of Petr Cech.
Do I want to be number one wherever I play next season Yes, I think with my age and the performances I had I want to play, said Courtois, who played 56 times for Atletico last season.
To be on the bench is not the nicest thing.
Courtois confirmed he spoke with Mourinho before Atleticos final league game of the season when they clinched the title with a 1-1 draw at Barcelona.
Mourinho then spoke of his desire for the goalkeeper to return to his parent club for next season but Courtois expects nothing to be settled during Brazil 2014.
It will be after the World Cup I think, he said. Then everything will be clear.
