Atletico’s Legend Hurt with Courtois Move to Madrid

DBasia.news – Football can’t be predicted. Nothing is impossible, in the context of unexpected transfer or the end of the match. There are many cases, for example, Thibaut Courtois’ transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid worth £35M.

As part of the transfer, Mateo Kovacic joined Chelsea with loan status. Courtois’ exit to Madrid has been predicted before. But, no one speculated Courtois would kiss the Madrid logo in his jersey during the public announcement.

It’s important to remember Courtois once played for Atletico Madrid, Madrid’s rival for three years during 2011-2014. In the meantime, Courtois is the part of Madrid’s success squad after achieving the titles of LaLiga, Copa del Rey, Europa League, UEFA Cup, and also came to the final round of Champions League under Diego Simeone.

Not only hurt Atletico fans, Chelsea fans felt the same. They assumed the Belgium goalkeeper couldn’t stand playing in Chelsea, though the fact Courtois returned to Madrid in order to join his family.

Atletico former captain, Gabi Fernandez, is one of the people who disappointed and hurt by Courtois’ decision to join Madrid.

“It hurts. He has played with you, won trophies, it’s a strange one. That’s it, more than it hurts — it’s strange,” Gabi told AS.

Courtois admitted his admiration to Atletico won’t fade, but the fans won’t forgive his act of kissing the Madrid logo. It’s interesting to see the fans reaction when Atletico meet Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup.