Thibaut Courtois admits he is still considering a return to Spain but believes he is likely to agree a new contract with Chelsea before the end of the season.
The Belgium international’s current deal expires in June 2019 and the Premier League champions are keen to secure their first-choice goalkeeper on fresh terms in order to fend off interest from Real Madrid.
Courtois is the father of two children who are currently being raised in Madrid and he admits that his personal situation is being considered before he fully commits to Chelsea.
‘I love my children to death. When you miss them, you are sometimes wondering – shouldn’t I play in Spain in the next few years?’ he told VTM.
‘That’s why I want to take time to decide how many years I want to sign up.
‘When I sign, I want to tell Chelsea that I have been here for so many years because I am happy here.
‘I like playing here, it’s a nice city, but of course I’m thinking about my private situation.
‘I do not see any reason why I shouldn’t sign, but I just want to take my time with everything.
‘I think I will have an agreement with Chelsea before the season ends.’
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