The Belgian goalkeeper gave an interview to Real Madrid TV, in which he explained the connection he has felt with Madrid since he was a child and also talked about his great moment in form.
Fan of Real Madrid from childhood
Thibaut Courtois granted an interview to the official Real Madrid media in which he analyzed his individual moment, very good, and also the connection he has always felt with the white club. The best goalkeeper in the world: “Obviously, it’s very nice to hear that. I’m trying to do my job the best I can and help the team win. What comes after is nice, but I keep working. What matters most to me are the compliments from the madridistas, the coach and my teammates. Yes, maybe yes. I’ve been playing very well for two or three years, helping the team. Last year I think I played one of the best seasons of my career but without winning any titles. So, in the end, he forgets a bit, except here at the club and with the fans. As this year we are at the top and doing things well, it attracts more attention. I am very happy to be here. Since I arrived almost eleven years ago, I have always respected the culture and tried to learn the language quickly. I feel like another Spaniard. I am very happy to be able to live here, I have said it many times. Madrid is my home and I will stay here forever”.
Expert in penalties
They always bring me a video at lunch where there are the fouls, some goals and the penalties of 7 or 8 different players. There is a card prepared by the goalkeeping coach, Llopis, with the last 5 or 6 penalties. Before the game, I see who is playing because sometimes the shooter depends on who is playing. I tell him my feeling about a shooter, he tells me his, and we almost always get it right. In the end, it’s having that luck in games to be able to stop the penalty. Lately I’m having it together with the work we do. The nicest thing is to help the team like that.