Belgium manager Marc Wilmots has confirmed that his goalkeeper Thibault Courtios will return to Chelsea next season.
Wilmots confirmed that his goalkeeper is likely to be number one next season, when speaking to former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho had hinted that a return to the Bridge may have been possible, after speculating on the future of long standing number one Petr Cech.
The 22 year old has spent three seasons on loan at Atletico Madrid, and helped them to a La Liga title, and a Champions League Final.
The conversation between Houllier and Courtois was broadcast by RTBF, in which the Frenchman asked: “Does he [Courtois] go back to Chelsea?”
“He goes back to Chelsea,” Wilmots replied. “They will sell Cech, then?” enquired Houllier, “If possible, yes,” said the Belgian coach.
By Ben Reardon
@BenReardon1
