Having replaced Petr Cech as the Blues' No.1 goalkeeper this season, the 22-year-old has now put pen to paper on a new five-year contract to stay at Stamford Bridge
And Courtois, who has started all of Chelsea's games ahead of Petr Cech so far this season, is relieved to finally confirm that he will remain at Stamford Bridge for the long-term.
"I'm very happy with this new deal. It's really nice to have signed this new contract for five years," the Belgian told the club's official website.
"My future was already sorted but it's nice to know I'm going to be here for another five years and now I can just concentrate on playing games."
Signed from Genk in 2011, Courtois spent three years on loan with Atletico Madrid, winning Copa del Rey and La Liga and establishing himself as one of the world's finest goalkeepers.
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Having replaced Petr Cech as the Blues' No.1 goalkeeper this season, the 22-year-old has now put pen to paper on a new five-year contract to stay at Stamford Bridge
Thibaut Courtois has signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea, the club has announced.
The Beglian returned to Stamford Bridge after a lengthy loan spell at Atletico Madrid and has had the offer of a new deal on the table on the table since the summer.
And Courtois, who has started all of Chelsea's games ahead of Petr Cech so far this season, is relieved to finally confirm that he will remain at Stamford Bridge for the long-term.
"I'm very happy with this new deal. It's really nice to have signed this new contract for five years," the Belgian told the club's official website.
"My future was already sorted but it's nice to know I'm going to be here for another five years and now I can just concentrate on playing games."
Signed from Genk in 2011, Courtois spent three years on loan with Atletico Madrid, winning Copa del Rey and La Liga and establishing himself as one of the world's finest goalkeepers.