Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois hinted that he wants to return to Spain for personal reasons.
The contract of the Belgian national team member with Chelsea is valid until the summer of 2019, but so far he does not agree to extend it with offers.
Recently, there have been rumors about the departure of the 25-year-old football player, with Real Madrid at the center. In the Spanish capital, the player's children are growing up, remaining there after his three years spent in the ranks of Atletico Madrid.
"It's not always easy, but I've thought about it. I knew she (former girlfriend - ed. note) returned to Madrid, so that also influences. I love my children infinitely." "When you miss them, sometimes you think: 'Shouldn't I play in Spain for the next few years?' That's why I want more time to make a decision about extending the contract."
"The media always talk about money. I don't deny that it plays a role, but everything must be in its place." "If I sign a new contract, I want to say to Chelsea: 'Look, I'm happy here. I like representing the club, I like London. My private life always bothers me a bit, but in all other aspects, I feel very good in the ranks of Chelsea."
"I don't see any reason not to sign a new contract. I just want to consider all options. Everything must be fair." "It's not right to make hasty decisions at the moment. Neither for Chelsea nor for me. In a few months, we will sit down at the table again and talk openly. There is no pressure. The clubs also know that. In general, I want to reach an agreement before the end of the season."
Courtois has been representing the team from the English capital since 2014.
