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Courtois Extends Real Madrid Contract to 2027

7/20/2025

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Real Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has secured a contract extension until 2027, defying the club's usual stance on players over 30. At 33, Courtois has been a stalwart since 2018, with 288 appearances under his belt. His remarkable display in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund has silenced critics and earned him well-deserved acclaim.

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Real Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has secured a contract extension until 2027, defying the club's usual stance on players over 30. At 33, Courtois has been a stalwart since 2018, with 288 appearances under his belt. His remarkable display in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund has silenced critics and earned him well-deserved acclaim.