When the day does come for Courtois to leave he, like Ronaldo, will go down as a Real Madrid legend. He is not, however, convinced that he will be remembered as the Blancos’ goalkeeping GOAT.
Courtois added: “No. Well, someone has told me that before, or I've seen it myself, but I think there's 'a Saint,' Iker Casillas, who means a lot to Real Madrid fans and Spanish football. But hearing your name among those names is already a compliment.
“To be remembered as one of the best, you have to win trophies, and that's what I try to do. No one will remember if I saved eight shots against Liverpool, so it's important to keep winning trophies, and when I retire from Real Madrid, everyone can have their say. When I was eight, I dreamed of being Real Madrid's goalkeeper; I'm here now, and every day I'm here is wonderful. This is where I'm happiest.”
Courtois’ current contract in the Spanish capital is due to run until 2027. He has taken in over 300 appearances for the Blancos, helping them to three La Liga titles and a couple of Champions League crowns.