In demand: Real Madrid are keeping an eye on Thibaut
Courtois
Chelsea have signed Italy U17 goalkeeper Luca
Savelloni, 16, for £1.7m from Pescara.
The deal was announced with Real Madrid considering a move
for Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois as they start the search
for Iker Casillas’s long-term replacement.
Chelsea signed the Belgian from Genk for £7.9million in
the summer, but immediately sent him out on loan to gain first-team
experience with Atletico Madrid.
The 19-year-old has impressed observers with 11 clean
sheets in 24 La Liga appearances and, according to Spanish
newspaper AS, his form has not gone unnoticed at the
Bernabeu.
Courtois feels comfortable in Spain and has reaffirmed his
desire to stay with Atleti beyond the end of his current
deal.
‘Chelsea know that I want to stay in Madrid, but the
decision is up to them,’ he said.
‘For me, I know nothing. It is just a case of waiting to
see what happens. I think they will accept it because they know
that I enjoy it here.’
Top drawer: Courtois produces a stunning save in
Atletico Madrid's recent match against Barcelona