Courtois to Real Madrid, Kovacic to Chelsea

DBasia.news – Real Madrid announced through their official site confirming the signing of Thibaut Courtois from Chelsea. Meanwhile, Mateo Kovacic will become the part of the transfer.

The future of Courtois is revealed. After a long negotiation, The Blues agreed to let go of the player to Real Madrid.

Courtois will sign the six-year-contract. While the medical review conducted on Thursday, August 9, 2018.

“Real Madrid C.F. and Chelsea F.C. have agreed the transfer of Thibaut Courtois, who has signed for the club for the next six seasons. After the medical that will take place tomorrow, Thursday 9 August, the player will be presented at 1 pm in the presidential box at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium,” said Madrid in a statement.

Madrid is not a new thing for Courtois. Previously, the golden glove winner of 2018 World Cup played for the rival of El Real, Atletico Madrid.

“Subsequently, Courtois will go out on the pitch at the Santiago Bernabéu for the first time wearing the Real Madrid C.F. jersey and will speak to the media in the press room.”

Until now, both clubs haven’t released the official statement regarding the transfer fee. But some media reported it will be around 35 million euro.

Besides, the transfer also involved Mateo Kovacic. Later, the Croatia national team will be loaned to Chelsea until the end of 2018-2019 season.

Chelsea don’t need a long time to get the successor of Courtois. A few hours ago, Athletico Bilbao confirmed that there was a club who activate the release clause of Kepa Arrizabalaga worth 80 million euro or Rp1,3 trillion. It is almost sure that the Spanish goalkeeper will be Chelsea key player.