Chelsea news: Conte provides update on Thibaut Courtois future amid Real Madrid rumours
CHELSEA boss Antonio Conte has provided an update on the future of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
The Belgian shot stopper is much sought after with the likes of Real Madrid interested in securing his services.
Zinedine Zidane’s side have yet to find a settled number one since Iker Casillas left the club in 2015.
Keylor Navas is currently holding the fort at the Bernabeu but it is no secret that they want a new keeper.
Real targeted Manchester United’s David De Gea two years ago but failed to land their man.
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And there is much speculation that they will come in for Courtois in January or the summer.
But Conte insists that he wants to keep the 25-year-old at Chelsea, at least until the end of his current deal.
"Thibaut has a contract for next season with the club,” Conte said.
“We are talking about one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
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“Me and my staff we are proud to have him as goalkeeper.
“We are proud to create this synergy and link between three fantastic goalkeepers in Thibaut, Willy Caballero and Eduardo.
“I am very happy to have these three players.
“There is great synergy between the players and I want to keep all players for next season."
