Courtois' new contract extends Madrid's era until 2028
Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has formalised a new contract with Real Madrid, extending his commitment until June 2028, i.e., an extra season after the scheduled expiry of his deal on 30 June 2027. This extension, confirmed by specialist Simon Hamoir, removes the last uncertainty surrounding his Madrid future.
Acceleration of negotiations
Club president Florentino Pérez is said to have approved the new contract this week, speeding up talks so that the iconic goalkeeper can stay for another year. According to, the agreement between the player and Real Madrid is now finalised, with only the official announcement remaining.
Club's extension policy
Real Madrid follows a strict policy: thirty-year-old players cannot be extended for more than one season at a time. Luka Modrić, Toni Kroos and Dani Carvajal have already experienced this contractual framework.
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Goal of appearance records
By playing against AS Roma on Wednesday evening, Courtois will reach 343 official appearances for the Merengues. Without injuries, he could surpass 400 matches by the end of his contract, overtaking the totals of Ivan Helguera (346), Michel Salgado (371), Alfredo Di Stéfano (396) and Lucas Vázquez (402). He will become the third most‑capped goalkeeper, behind Iker Casillas (725) and Paco Buyo (454), while the overall record will remain with Raúl (741).
Goalkeeper's statement
“I love playing for my country, especially at the Euros and the World Cup, but in the end, I owe everything to Madrid and I feel I am the best Courtois here,” Courtois told Onda Cero two weeks ago, emphasizing his attachment to the club.
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Impact on the Red Devils
The goalkeeper will temporarily step away from the Red Devils to prioritise Real Madrid, as noted by the agency Photo Agency. His future with Belgium remains open, but the stated priority is his role in Madrid until Euro 2028.