Obviously couldn't happen unless Courtois agreed, I thought that would be implicitly understood.
The basic premise of the post would be that what I've read elsewhere on this site is true: that his main reason for wanting to move back to Madrid is that his kid(s?) live here.
Add that he always seemed very reluctant to leave Atlético when he was there to return to Chelsea. He was an absolute fan favourite, and it felt he'd bonded very well with the the club and its fans.
Wages would of course will be considerably larger at Real Madrid, and so would the likelihood of winning big titles, but I can't speak for him in terms of which of the factors at play weigh most heavily in his decision.
Another issue is how such a deal might impact the relationship between Chelsea & RM and whether Chelsea would be willing to sour it.
Ah I see. I don’t think he cares about the affiliation he once had with AM fans. He’s not sentimental person, he comes across as a money grabber tbh with you (most players are like that in the modern football).
Courtois thinks he’s the best gk there is in world football, hence he wants to be rewarded accordingly. CFC offered him £200k, and they were not going beyond that figure. He thinks he is worth more than that. If latest rumours are to be believed, he’s already agreed a 5 year contract worth €250k per week + a big signing on fee with RM. That’s a substantial pay rise from what he was offered at CFC.
I would say money is the biggest motivator to this move. Obviously, another added bonus is that he’ll be close to his kids, and having spent three seasons at Madrid, he’s quite familiar with the city.
Why isn't anyone talking about Keylor Navas? We can do him +$. How many times has this guy won points for Real? I don't why he is not rated
comment by The Blue Texan (U11585)
posted 44 minutes ago
Why isn't anyone talking about Keylor Navas? We can do him +$. How many times has this guy won points for Real? I don't why he is not rated
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I think it's because of the different nature of the two leagues and his not being notable for his aerial game.
He's very much the kind of reflex, shot-stopping type 'keeper who may well struggle in the PL. His positioning can be quite suspect at times too.
Navas is not a very good keeper imo - he won't be as protected here as he is in Spain either. Need a physical presence in goal as well as a stopper.
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posted on 18/7/18
Obviously couldn't happen unless Courtois agreed, I thought that would be implicitly understood.
The basic premise of the post would be that what I've read elsewhere on this site is true: that his main reason for wanting to move back to Madrid is that his kid(s?) live here.
Add that he always seemed very reluctant to leave Atlético when he was there to return to Chelsea. He was an absolute fan favourite, and it felt he'd bonded very well with the the club and its fans.
Wages would of course will be considerably larger at Real Madrid, and so would the likelihood of winning big titles, but I can't speak for him in terms of which of the factors at play weigh most heavily in his decision.
Another issue is how such a deal might impact the relationship between Chelsea & RM and whether Chelsea would be willing to sour it.
posted on 18/7/18
Ah I see. I don’t think he cares about the affiliation he once had with AM fans. He’s not sentimental person, he comes across as a money grabber tbh with you (most players are like that in the modern football).
Courtois thinks he’s the best gk there is in world football, hence he wants to be rewarded accordingly. CFC offered him £200k, and they were not going beyond that figure. He thinks he is worth more than that. If latest rumours are to be believed, he’s already agreed a 5 year contract worth €250k per week + a big signing on fee with RM. That’s a substantial pay rise from what he was offered at CFC.
I would say money is the biggest motivator to this move. Obviously, another added bonus is that he’ll be close to his kids, and having spent three seasons at Madrid, he’s quite familiar with the city.
posted on 18/7/18
Why isn't anyone talking about Keylor Navas? We can do him +$. How many times has this guy won points for Real? I don't why he is not rated
posted on 18/7/18
comment by The Blue Texan (U11585)
posted 44 minutes ago
Why isn't anyone talking about Keylor Navas? We can do him +$. How many times has this guy won points for Real? I don't why he is not rated
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I think it's because of the different nature of the two leagues and his not being notable for his aerial game.
He's very much the kind of reflex, shot-stopping type 'keeper who may well struggle in the PL. His positioning can be quite suspect at times too.
posted on 18/7/18
Navas is not a very good keeper imo - he won't be as protected here as he is in Spain either. Need a physical presence in goal as well as a stopper.
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