Thibaut Courtois close to signing new Chelsea deal

• Goalkeeper hints Eden Hazard may also commit future to Stamford Bridge
• Losing Hazard ‘would be like Barcelona losing Messi or Real losing Ronaldo’

Thibaut Courtois has said he is close to signing a new contract at Chelsea and the goalkeeper suggested what has been a long-running saga could be finalised in the next few weeks. Courtois also hinted that his Belgium team-mate Eden Hazard could be ready to follow suit by committing his longer-term future to Chelsea.

Both players have been tracked by Real Madrid and it has been possible to detect a confidence from the Spanish club, at various times, about their chances of signing them. Courtois, whose deal at Chelsea expires in the summer of 2019, has sent out mixed messages. But he appeared to be firm over his intention to extend at Chelsea after the club’s 2-2 draw at Arsenal on Wednesday night.

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