Thibaut Courtois (Goalkeeper): The heir apparent, the best young goalkeeper in the world, the rightful successor to Petr Cech, etc. etc. About friggin’ time he plays for Chelsea. Having (almost) won everything he could have with Atletico Madrid, and having been the basis for the phenomenon called ‘Thibauting’, the highly rated shot stopper is now finally back with Chelsea. He is young – like 22 years old young, proven winner, and he has his entire career in front of him.
What I don’t like about this is that we now have 2 first choice goal keepers and one sufficiently capable 2nd choice goalkeeper. I do not like the idea that either Cech or Courtois have to fight for a place against the other. Cech stil has 2 years left on his contract. Courtois should and will probably sign a brand new longer contract soon. And Mark Schwarzer is a pretty damn good backup goalkeeper who is actually happy to be the backup goalkeeper. I cannot see Courtois or Cech being even remotely happy not being the first choice keeper. Honestly, I would be totally OK if Cech were to leave. He still has about 3-5 years left at the top level (at least). But what more could you want than going out when you are at your peak? (Cue Drogba and Munich). Everybody will wish Cech the best if he chooses to (or asked to) leave Chelsea. But I digress.
This is about Courtois. Key items: 22 years old, proven winner, first choice, long term prospect, Thibauting
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