Belgian keeper Thibaut Courtois says Chelsea have lined him up to replace Petr Cech in two more years.
The 20-year-old joined ChelseaCourtois has thrived in the Spanish capital, becoming one of the best goalkeepers in La Liga
He has even been linked with the likes of Real Madrid
"The problem is I think that Chelsea didn't expect me to be at this
level this soon. I've developed really quickly. It's a very good
situation for Chelsea."
Thibaut Courtois Quotes of the week
"Cech is one of the best goalkeepers in the world, and I think I am
an up and coming young talent with the quality maybe also to play for
Chelsea," he is quoted by the Evening Standard.Thibaut Courtois Quotes of the week
"They will continue with Cech for two more years, I believe.
"The problem is I think that Chelsea didn't expect me to be at this level this soon. I've developed really quickly. It's a very good situation for Chelsea."
It has been suggested that Courtois could be a bargaining chip for Chelsea to try and seal a deal for Atletico striker Radamel Falcao but he does not believe this is the case.
"A lot of things the press say are nonsense. They are guessing," he said.
"They know Chelsea want Falcao but Chelsea have told me, 'The last thing we want to do is sell you'. Maybe they are lying to me but I don't think so.
"It was strange joining Chelsea but when I signed for them I knew I would be loaned out to a team. They had a five-year plan for me.
"I only went to Chelsea to take my medical. I then went straight to Atletico and had a good year so I preferred to stay for another year."
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