Courtois eyes Cech's place at Chelsea
Thibaut Courtois is hoping to replace Petr Cech at Chelsea in two years time.
By FOX SPORTS staff
After signing for the Blues in 2011 from Racing Genk, Courtois was sent out on loan to Atletico Madrid.
The Belgian has performed fantastically for the La Liga side over the past two years, winning the Europa League and keeping out the likes of Fernando Torres, Eden Hazard and Juan Mata during the team's UEFA Super Cup victory over his parent club.
His impressive displays have led many to believe that he could earn a recall back to Stamford Bridge in the near future. Although Courtois was eager to do so, he told the Evening Standard that he would bide his time until the call came.
"Cech is one of the best goalkeepers in the world, and I think I am an up and coming young talent with the quality maybe also to play for Chelsea," Courtois stated.
"They will continue with Cech for two more years, I believe. The problem is I think that Chelsea didn't expect me to be at this level this soon. I've developed really quickly. It's a very good situation for Chelsea."
Atletico have made no secret of their desire to take on the 20-year old as a permanent addition to their squad, with rumours suggesting that Diego Simeone could request for Courtois to be part of a player plus cash deal for star front-man Falcao. However, the goalkeeper played down such reports.
"A lot of things the press say are nonsense. They are guessing. They know Chelsea want Falcao but Chelsea have told me, 'The last thing we want to do is sell you'. Maybe they are lying to me but I don't think so," Courtois said.