So we will lose 2 of our 3 main players. Happy times.

I hope the board/Sarri are able to convince him to stay. IMO, he is irreplaceable given the current goalkeepers on the market.

He'll be very difficult to replace but there's no way he'll sign another contract and we should sell. I wouldn't be surprised if he tries to stay another year so he can leave on a free and pocket a lot more money. Top keeper but he's never had a particularly strong connection with the club. We don't have a lot of leverage on this one. A decent sum is better than no sum at all.

4 hours ago, Fatty_Speeding said:

"All options are open. Maybe I'll stay even at Chelsea"

 

Well he sure as hell can't play unless he signs a new contract.

He should shut the f*ck up.

With Hazard, if he goes then I’m grateful for 6 years he has given us, even though a season or two hasn’t been great. World class bloke and footballer.

Ever since Courtois came to us from A.Madrid, he has been mouthing off to the media about moving back to Spain every few weeks. I think it’s time we said to Courtois F*ck off and don’t bother coming back.

We actually let Cech go to those North London twats for this absolute c**t. It hurts.

First it was holding us ransome to play him or he'd walk. We ditched a club legend for him only for him to tease leaving back to Madrid every f**king summer.

Never warmed up to him because of his big mouth. If he leaves, I won't be bothered at all, especially if we get Alisson - who's not as good a GK but a very good one still and great with his feet. 

The fact that this c**t is not only trying to leave but trying to persuade Hazard to leave as well is just the icing on the cake. Even if he stays, I doubt I'll ever really warm up to him still. c**t.

Feels like Courtios has been a hassle the whole time even when he was on loan. Not his fault but do you remember the problem with Ath Madrid Semi final and whether he could play? 

Players that come along and really connect with the fans really do feel the love. Of the current side, I would Kanye, Cahill, Luiz, Azpi and Giroud have a connection. Not enough in my opinion. 

He has the exact plan as Sanchez, drag it till the contract expiry date, either a huge sign on bonus or a huge contract from Chelsea if no other clubs are interested. Give him a week deadline, either sign on or sell.

5 hours ago, Barrettinator said:

We ditched a club legend for him only for him to tease leaving back to Madrid every f**king summer.

He’s the original Diego...

Apparently he’s had a few absolute bowlers for Milan this year and it’s contributed to their poor season. I was just told by a friend, I don’t watch a massive amount of Italian football so can’t confirm or deny it, just throwing it out there if there’s anyone with more info.

Ah I see, I'm in the same boat not watched any Italian football for a few years now so not seen him in action just remember him being touted as the new Buffon, thanks for the info!

I am grateful for his contributions over the years, but this is one player I wouldn’t miss, as long as we can replace him with a top keeper. He talks nonsense in the press every season and his comments towards Pickford were unnecessary, he’s an arrogant sod, I wouldn’t mind bringing in a keeper who has a bit more class.

Seems like him and real are close to an agreement and we are willing to drop our price from 50mill euros to 35mill euros:

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2018/7/15/17573128/courtois-real-madrid-close-on-agreeing-personal-terms-as-chelsea-lower-asking-price-reports

Edited July 15, 20188 yr by axman2526

Good goalkeeper, but has never wanted to be here. 

Thibaut Courtois believes World Cup displays warrant better Chelsea contract
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/15/thibaut-courtois-world-cup-displays-warrant-improved-chelsea-contract

 

If he doesnt want to be here, loan him to Vitesse.

So Our options are improve our offer or sell for 35m and potentially lose hazard as well?  

Hes a good keeper, maybe a bit overrated but still quality. And if it means we have a better chance to keep hazard then let’s improve our offer 

A lot of people kicked up a fuss when people called Conte a c**t during the season but absolutely no outrage with people using the same language against Courtois on this thread. 

If you're going to call a Chelsea player/manager a c**t i think you should direct that word at yourself instead. Embarrassing. 

30 minutes ago, RIP Mourinho said:

A lot of people kicked up a fuss when people called Conte a c**t during the season but absolutely no outrage with people using the same language against Courtois on this thread. 

If you're going to call a Chelsea player/manager a c**t i think you should direct that word at yourself instead. Embarrassing. 

Agreed, the man played a huge part in winning us two league titles and despite saying there’s a good chance he’ll sign a new contract and stay you get knee jerk, reactionary post calling him a c**t.

That’s bang out of order in my opinion. Don’t like it. 

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/11437799/chelseas-thibaut-courtois-says-all-options-are-open-as-he-considers-his-future

 

"I don't think they will keep someone with my qualities on the bench, even if I don't sign."

 

That's the bit I hate, the underlying extraordinarily arrogant "I do what I want and I know that either way Chelsea FC will be sucking my dick".

He can shove that up his arse, if he wants to leave us for free and deprive us of our deserved economic return for what is a valuable asset then we should sign Alisson and send him to the reserves for the season.

My knees won't bend for him.

34 minutes ago, Fatty_Speeding said:

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/11437799/chelseas-thibaut-courtois-says-all-options-are-open-as-he-considers-his-future

 

"I don't think they will keep someone with my qualities on the bench, even if I don't sign."

 

That's the bit I hate, the underlying extraordinarily arrogant "I do what I want and I know that either way Chelsea FC will be sucking my dick".

He can shove that up his arse, if he wants to leave us for free and deprive us of our deserved economic return for what is a valuable asset then we should sign Alisson and send him to the reserves for the season.

My knees won't bend for him.

He should probably go ask Malouda about what happens if you push Roman too far. That bench might start to seem a step up.

1 hour ago, Fatty_Speeding said:

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/11437799/chelseas-thibaut-courtois-says-all-options-are-open-as-he-considers-his-future

 

"I don't think they will keep someone with my qualities on the bench, even if I don't sign."

 

That's the bit I hate, the underlying extraordinarily arrogant "I do what I want and I know that either way Chelsea FC will be sucking my dick".

He can shove that up his arse, if he wants to leave us for free and deprive us of our deserved economic return for what is a valuable asset then we should sign Alisson and send him to the reserves for the season.

My knees won't bend for him.

 

I keep thinking he wants to stay for his last year and leave for nothing, so that he pockets more money. If he really wants to be near his kids, why is he talking about complying with the terms of his contract? Why is he talking about Chelsea offering him less than he's worth? 

 

Like you, the bit I hate most is the bit about Hazard, like it has anything to do with him. I'm sure he knows we're unlikely to sell Hazard this summer, therefore he's saying he'll stay as well and see out his last year. That's what he's getting at in my opinion.

 

We can't afford to let him go on a free. Either we allow Real to get him at a knock-down price, say £35m, which is incredible business for them in today's market, and we buy Allison possibly for twice that amount, despite the fact he's probably an inferior keeper, or we decide to spend that money instead on T-bo's wages and offer him a ridiculous contract that he will find hard to turn down.

 

I would be tempted to do the latter. Offer him 250 grand a week say and see what he says. We'll still probably end up saving money and we'll have a top keeper for the next few years, one of the very best and one it will be very hard to replace.

 

I have my issues with T-bo and his commitment to Chelsea, and I'm aware of his flaws as a keeper, but he's clearly one of the very best and ultimately it boils down to a sensible, pragmatic financial decision.

16 minutes ago, Davey Baby said:

 

I keep thinking he wants to stay for his last year and leave for nothing, so that he pockets more money. If he really wants to be near his kids, why is he talking about complying with the terms of his contract? Why is he talking about Chelsea offering him less than he's worth? 

 

Like you, the bit I hate most is the bit about Hazard, like it has anything to do with him. I'm sure he knows we're unlikely to sell Hazard this summer, therefore he's saying he'll stay as well and see out his last year. That's what he's getting at in my opinion.

 

We can't afford to let him go on a free. Either we allow Real to get him at a knock-down price, say £35m, which is incredible business for them in today's market, and we buy Allison possibly for twice that amount, despite the fact he's probably an inferior keeper, or we decide to spend that money instead on T-bo's wages and offer him a ridiculous contract that he will find hard to turn down.

 

I would be tempted to do the latter. Offer him 250 grand a week say and see what he says. We'll still probably end up saving money and we'll have a top keeper for the next few years, one of the very best and one it will be very hard to replace.

 

I have my issues with T-bo and his commitment to Chelsea, and I'm aware of his flaws as a keeper, but he's clearly one of the very best and ultimately it boils down to a sensible, pragmatic financial decision.

Agreed though I would do what Van Gaal did with De Gea and refuse to play him until he signed. Maybe a similar temporary release clause for next summer to smooth things over.

If he's determined to profit from us getting screwed and him leaving for free then no way should he get to enjoy a season of playing.

Edited July 15, 20188 yr by Fatty_Speeding

4 minutes ago, Fatty_Speeding said:

If he's determined to profit from us getting screwed and him leaving for free then no way should he get to enjoy a season of playing.

 

Totally agree. 

5 hours ago, axman2526 said:

Seems like him and real are close to an agreement and we are willing to drop our price from 50mill euros to 35mill euros:

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2018/7/15/17573128/courtois-real-madrid-close-on-agreeing-personal-terms-as-chelsea-lower-asking-price-reports

Fingers crossed that comes true. I don’t care wether we get 10m or 60m for him, I will be glad to see the back of him. Arrogant prick.

I’m not going to abuse a chelsea player but I really really don’t like him as a person, he’s arrogant and I don’t feel he’s ever fully committed to us, it really angers me as a fan. 

If he doesn’t sign, put him in the reserves for the year, no one is bigger than the club.

4 hours ago, RIP Mourinho said:

A lot of people kicked up a fuss when people called Conte a c**t during the season but absolutely no outrage with people using the same language against Courtois on this thread. 

If you're going to call a Chelsea player/manager a c**t i think you should direct that word at yourself instead. Embarrassing. 

 

4 hours ago, ForeverCarefree said:

Agreed, the man played a huge part in winning us two league titles and despite saying there’s a good chance he’ll sign a new contract and stay you get knee jerk, reactionary post calling him a c**t.

That’s bang out of order in my opinion. Don’t like it. 

Sorry but I'm not going to suck up to a player that has never even shown the club respect. If you're comfortable with this threat to leave every so often then that's fine. I'm not. Imo, he's more arrogant than Ronaldo and his talent level isn't even close to Ronaldo's. The fact that he's trying to f**k us over AND drag our best player with him in the process has done it for me. There is no assurance that even if he signs a new contract, he won't be threatening to leave in another 2 years. I've had enough. Good riddance.

Edited July 15, 20188 yr by Barrettinator