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Real Madrid Confirm Courtois Signing
Real Madrid Confirm Courtois Signing
Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois from Chelsea.
The 26-year-old goalkeeper joined Real for a reported fee of 35 million euros ($40.6 million) on a six-year deal, with midfielder Mateo Kovacic departing Madrid for Stamford Bridge on a season-long loan.
Courtois was unveiled on Thursday afternoon after completing a medical with Galacticos.
Courtois told Real Madrid’s official website: “I wanted to be closer to my family. I want to say thank you to everybody who has made this possible, particularly the mother of my children.
“Although we are no longer together you remain a very special person for me. Today I am just another Madridista. I am one of you. Hala Madrid!”.
Courtois added: “Arriving at the best club in the world is not an easy thing. I have worked very hard to get here. I have always dreamed of this moment since I was a kid.”