Thibaut Courtois completed a move to Real Madrid on Thursday that has been in the making for over 15 years.
Pushing hard for a move to Spain this summer meant not only living in the same city as his family, but also playing for the club he has long been fond of.
"We all have it as children, when there is a club that attracts attention," Courtois told reporters. "Mine was because of Iker Casillas, who at his [young] age faced a challenge as great as being Madrid goalkeeper.
"I had an Iker jersey from a Madrid-Anderlecht game in the 2002 Champions League, I think I was 10 years old. I always had gifts from Madrid and it always caught my attention.
"When I saw Iker play, what caught my attention most was that, when 18 years old, he endured the pressure to play at the Bernabeu. I debuted with Genk at 16 and with Atletico at 19."
jekakmptu
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Hala Madrid
El-Lion
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Hala Madrid. Away from stories and focus on the game. You are welcome.
manieminem10
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Hahaha he's lying here also
Dannydrexx
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Cover up stories Courtois , this is what brought you to Real Madrid
Chibbow
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Congratulations to our team Chelsea for a good deal done.. like they listened to me.. we need young blood.. sorry but, Green and Cabba deserved to leave to.
XAGAR
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perez is best president but he is mad and bad
Shina-Ayo
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Hala Perez!