News APP

NewsApp (Free)

Read news as it happens
Download NewsApp

Available on  gplay

This article was first published 13 years ago
Home  » Sports » Chelsea loan new keeper Courtois to Atletico

Chelsea loan new keeper Courtois to Atletico

July 27, 2011 09:29 IST
Get Rediff News in your Inbox:

Towering goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who joined Chelsea from Belgian champions Racing Genk earlier this month, is to spend this season on loan at Atletico Madrid.

"Chelsea have given me the opportunity to be loaned to another team and then to come back and join the first team squad here," the 19-year-old told the club's website (www.chelseafc.com) on Tuesday.

Thibaut CourtoisCourtois, who has a five-year contract with the London club, helped Genk win the Belgian league last season for the first time in nine years.

The 1.98 metre tall keeper has been named in Belgium's squad but has yet to win his first senior cap.

Get Rediff News in your Inbox:
Source: REUTERS
© Copyright 2024 Reuters Limited. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of Reuters content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters. Reuters shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.

India In Australia 2024-2025