Real Madrid has started to consider alternatives to the team gate, in the event of Thibaut Courto’s departure in the near future.
According to reports, the directors of the Madrillan club are analyzing three options to find the goalkeeper who can replace the Belgian, whose contract with the Los Blancosʹ ends in the summer of 2027.
The candidate list includes Bart Verbuggen of Brighton, Diogo Costa of Portos and Mike Penders, the Belgian goalkeeper owned by Chelsea.
Verheugen, 24, is considered one of the main options. The Dutchman is having a good season at Premier League, and his contract with Brighton is valid until June 2028. Its market value is estimated at around 40m euros.
Another name is Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa, 27, and captain of Porto. His contract with the Portuguese club expires in June 2027, which may make it easier to reach an agreement on his transfer.
Meanwhile, the third option is Mike Penders, the 21-year-old Belgian who is owned by Chelsea. It is seen as a long-term project and a goalkeeper with potential to take on major responsibilities in the future. His contract with the London club is valid until 2032.
According to reports, Real Madrid scouts are expected to present the board with comparison reports to all three goalkeepers during the first months of 2017.
The final decision will also depend on Courto’s future, which is still unclear if he will continue his stay in ‘%Santiago Bernabeu.
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